About

Kelly Johnson is a Director at Cushman & Wakefield, specializing in tenant and landlord representation across the Greater Los Angeles industrial market. She brings a multidisciplinary background to her brokerage practice, with deep expertise in site selection, transaction management, portfolio strategy, and supply chain analysis. 

Known for her client-first approach, Kelly consistently delivers tailored solutions that maximize value and efficiency for both private clients and institutional stakeholders. Her work spans the full spectrum of industrial real estate services, including lease and sale negotiations, financial modeling, and portfolio optimization. Within Cushman & Wakefield, Kelly also plays a key role in business development, with a focus on solving complex real estate challenges for tenants navigating a rapidly evolving market. 

Prior to joining the C&W Industrial team, Kelly spent three years at Colliers, where she co-executed over $625 million in sales and 1.8 million square feet of lease transactions. Her foundation in finance, operations, and data analysis—developed through roles in investment banking and boutique advisory firms—enables her to bring a strategic, analytical perspective to every deal.
Education

Kelly graduated from Yale University in 2016 with a BA in Political Science with a concentration in International Political Economy. At Yale, Kelly was a member of the Division I Women’s Volleyball Team, where she was selected as Rookie of the Year 2012, Academic All Ivy League 2015, and 1st Team All Ivy League for 4 years (2012-2015). While at Yale, Kelly spent time at the London School of Economics studying Finance in 2015. Before attaining her RE license in 2021, Kelly worked in investment banking and various other boutique firms specializing in finance, data management, and operations.

Awards & Recognition

• LABJ NexGen Woman of the Year Nominee 2022
• Costar’s Industrial Power Broker Award, Leasing 2021, 2022
• Rising Star Women Leaders in Real Estate 2025
• Colliers Rookie of the Year 2022

Affiliations

• NAIOP’s Young Professional Group (YPG), Class of 2024
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professional
• Yale Alumni Real Estate Association
• Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders (CWFL)
• C&W Women’s Integrated Network (WIN)

Community Involvement

Huntington Beach Women for Good
Yale Alumni Nonprofit Association