Dionna Johnson Sallis is the Founder and Principal of DJS Advisory, a leadership and talent strategy
consultancy dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. With over
10 years of experience in global talent strategy, recruiting, analytics, and leadership development,
Dionna has spent the past few years specializing in the real assets and commercial real estate
industry.

Dionna’s passion for building inclusive, high-performing cultures is at the core of her work. She knows that unlocking innovation, driving measurable business results, and accelerating the growth of confident, effective leaders is key to business success. Through tailored talent strategies and data-driven executive coaching, Dionna helps organizations build leadership pipelines that are ready to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

As an executive coach, Dionna combines these values with deep expertise in leadership development. With advanced credentials in Hogan Assessments and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), she delivers personalized, insight-driven coaching that equips leaders to strengthen their capabilities, build confidence, and navigate complex transitions with clarity and purpose.

At DJS Advisory, Dionna and her team design talent solutions that drive measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and internal mobility to help organizations and individuals not only meet their business goals but also lead the way in inclusive leadership.

Dionna holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Chicago State University,