Daniel (MoJo) Johnson

Educator, Compton Unified School District

Daniel (MoJo) Johnson has been teaching and mentoring the youth ever since a youth himself, with over 30 years of experience , empowering the youth is his one true goal in life. He has worked with underprivileged and underrepresented youth all over the US and Cananda. Ever since 1982, when he played his first video game ( E.T for Atari 2600 ) he knew that video games would be a major part of his life. On the other side of his creative growth was his love for music.  In 2000, he started to take action. educating himself on all facets of video game design with the goal to one day become an indie game studio and create video games for a living.

Learning everything from full stack software engineering, to 3D modeling and everything in-between, he has set his course for indie game development. With 7 titles in development, he is on his way. Recently blessed with the opportunity to take his love for creating and teaching and bring them together. Empowering our youth with the skills and knowledge to create and build immersive 3D experiences and equipping them with the tools to become amazing creators,  putting them in the best position to have options once they graduate.  He knows how important it is for the youth to have access and not be behind left with technology in the age of the Matrix that we live in, its's imperative for them to have all of the advantages as anyone else, no matter what their background. Next Goal, is to leave an indelible impact on the lives of the youth, his community and the world with creative thinking and creation.