Message from the Founder

Jamarro Johnson is a humanitarian, linguist, language access professional and Non-Profit Executive whose work centers on second language acquisition, cross cultural communication, and advancing equitable access through language. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Contigo Language Co., he leads a language services firm dedicated to helping individuals, institutions, and organizations communicate effectively across languages and cultures.

 

Johnson’s passion for language began through the influence of his language educators and grew as he immersed himself in opportunities to study language and culture whenever possible. That early inspiration shaped both his academic path and professional commitment to language education and language access.

 

Earlier in his career, Johnson served as a School Based Interpreter with Indianapolis Public Schools. In this role, he worked closely with Spanish speaking families and school staff to ensure that critical information was communicated clearly, accurately, and equitably. Through this work, he developed a strong commitment to language justice and equity, helping ensure that families and students not only received information but walked away feeling heard, understood, and fully supported.

 

Johnson holds an undergrad degree in Human Services, a Master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition, Policy, and Culture, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Indianapolis, a Certificate of Non Profit Executive Leadership, and is completing coursework for his Masters of Social Work Degree. Johnson is also TESOL certified, trained in Cultural Awareness, and further strengthened his linguistic and cultural expertise through language and cultural studies in Seville, Spain.

 

With more than a decade of experience spanning language education, nonprofit leadership, human services, and workforce development, Johnson has taught language courses for youth and adults, developed culturally responsive curricula, and provided professional development and training for educators and organizations. His work focuses on expanding language access, strengthening educational and organizational capacity, and equipping individuals and institutions with the skills and resources needed to communicate confidently across languages and cultures. Through his work, Johnson is committed to creating pathways to educational advancement, workforce success, and economic opportunity.

 

Johnson was recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the city’s 20 in Their Twenties, highlighting his growing influence in language education and cross cultural communication as well as his work as a leader in the Human & Social Services Sector.