The Reverend Alicia Marie Johnson currently serves as the Assistant Pastor of the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church of West Newton, MA. As a spiritual leader and theologian, she is committed to finding sustainable, creative and ethical ways to build healthy and thriving individuals and communities. As an educator, she engages her commitment to equity through active community partnerships and designing evidence-based programs that enhance STEM education for underserved students. Reverend Alicia has earned a Bachelor of Science from Howard University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, a Master of Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology, and a Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.