Mara Johnston
Co-founder and Managing Principal
Keystone Global

Lunchtable Host

Mara Johnston is co-owner and managing principal at Keystone Global, a boutique advisory firm and investment bank. Mara advises clients on strategic growth opportunities through M&A, key personnel identification or growing into new markets and regions. Mara is also the co-founder and partner at Amaracon Testing & Inspections, LLC. Amaracon provides streamlined materials and environmental testing, engineering, and inspections services for projects and the needs of contractors and works on pivotal infrastructure projects such as Kew Gardens Interchange, LIRR Third Track, and East Coast Resiliency. She was selected for the National Top 20 Under 40 from ENR in 2022, 20 Under 40 NY by Professional Women in Construction in 2021 and Women Builders Council Emerging Leaders in 2017. She has a BA in the Growth and Structure of Cities from Bryn Mawr College and holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in City and Regional Planning with a focus on transportation and infrastructure.