Larissa Johnson

Residential Energy Program Manager, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

2019 Government Award Winner

With over twenty years of experience in climate change and environmental sectors, Larissa Johnson has successfully led initiatives that promote sustainability and foster collaboration. Her myriad roles allow her to support active aging adults in embracing vibrant and healthy lives and she aims to cultivate a more sustainable future while enhancing the well-being of individuals in our communities. With a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, she has a solid foundation in the interconnectedness of environmental factors and public health.

As the Residential Energy Program Manager for the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection in Rockville, Maryland, Johnson helps educate the over one million county residents about lowering their utility costs and switching to clean energy, all while keeping money in their pockets. And in doing so, she helps the County reach their goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035. In 2017, she helped create Montgomery Energy Connection, a go-to place for up-to-date, reliable information on how residents can become more energy-aware and take action.

In 2023, Johnson founded Formula For Fun, LLC, a wellness company with a unique mission: to infuse more joy and playfulness into the world. Having spent decades immersed in serious and often stressful work environments, she has personally experienced the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on one's mental and physical well-being. This realization led her to create Formula For Fun, where the primary goal is to demonstrate that fun is not just an accessory to wellness; it is the core driver, cultivating a vibrant, dynamic environment where everyone can flourish.