Adrienne L. Johnson
Deputy Chief People Officer
North County Transit District
Adrienne L. Johnson is the Deputy Chief People Officer at North County Transit – San Diego Railroad. Adrienne continues to champion workplaces where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to thrive. She is a Human Resources leader recognized for her deliberate and people-centered approach to organizational success. Guided by the principle of “treating others the way they want to be treated,”. Adrienne has consistently driven HR transformation and organizational effectiveness and design.
She is Vice President of the COMTO-San Diego Chapter. Adrienne’s belief is that transportation is not just about getting from point A to point B. However, it is about making sure everyone gets there and not leaving our communities behind. Her mission is to reassure that the COMTO San Diego Chapter will build the gap between public and private sectors.
Her career spans through diverse industries, where she has led HR strategy across multi-state regions and has cultivated cultures of accountability, innovation, and growth. With a proven track record of aligning culture and human capital strategies to business objectives. Known for a collaborative and forward-thinking approach, she strives to deliver culture where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work and to unlock their full potential.
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