Southwest Ohio is a region known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities — including the city of Cincinnati located on the Ohio River.
OEC’s work in Southwest Ohio is focused on advancing local policies and projects to protect the environment and health of communities by centering community voices and building meaningful relationships with elected leaders and community partners — especially in Greater Cincinnati. Our work to meaningfully engage residents in the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan update is resulting in tangible action to address historic environmental injustices and advance climate resilience. Additionally, our work has supported healthier communities throughout Southwestern Ohio as we’ve worked with local elected officials and advocates to center equity in decision making on issues including building decarbonization, mobility, expanding access to green space, and effectively managing stormwater.
Together, we are working for a healthier, more equitable future for all who call the region home.
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Key Staff
Kylie Johnson
Southwest Ohio Regional Director
As Regional Director, Kylie builds power, presence, and relationships in Southwest Ohio, focusing primarily on the Cincinnati community. She organizes citizens to get involved to make protection of Ohio’s land, air, and water a priority of local and state leaders. Kylie began her career with the national nonprofit Alliance for Climate Education, where she educated students about the science, consequences, and solutions of climate change and guided them in taking local and national action. Most recently, Kylie managed the Green Learning Station – a LEED Platinum certified environmental education center, considered one of the top ten “greenest” buildings in Cincinnati.
Kylie is certified through the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) and is a Certified Interpretive Guide. She earned her B.S. in Conservation Science from Muskingum University and M.S. in Environmental Studies from Ohio University, where she was funded by the USDA Forest Service and Georgetown University to conduct urban composting research in Edinburgh, Scotland.
