Jessica Johnston leads economic well-being strategy at NCOA, advancing evidence-informed solutions that create the financial and economic conditions for all to age well. She oversees a national portfolio spanning financial resilience, workforce participation, public benefits access, and affordable care infrastructure, working across sectors to design and scale solutions that strengthen economic security for older adults. Her work focuses on strengthening impact across individual, community, system, and national levels—ensuring people can access and use essential supports, community-based organizations are equipped to deliver services, and systems and policies function effectively at scale. Johnston began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer and holds a graduate degree in public policy and management.