Our speaker David Johnson '07 is an internationally published photographer and speaker based in Chicago, Illinois. While pursuing a theological studies degree and training to become a national level sprinter, David's work as a volunteer youth mentor brought him on several trips overseas where he began to grow as a photographer. Opportunities to share his images increased, and he soon discovered photography's potential to help understand people and their stories. David's work has brought him around the globe traveling throughout East Africa, Central America, Asia, India, and Eastern Europe. His images are prominently featured in the award-winning global branding for Motorola Solutions, and have appeared in Times Square, as well as ESPN, Google, National Alzheimer's Association, Microsoft, and many other national and international forums. He has done extensive work with several non-profit and international aide organizations helping to raise funds for under-resourced communities in the developing world, as well as here in Chicago. David is also the founder of True Chicago, which is a city-wide conference that exists to connect and encrourage creative leaders to make a positive impact on their local community. Alongside his wife Elena and daughter Acacia, David continues to use his work, locally and globally to promote life and the empowerment of others.