Will Johnston, Founder and Executive Director of the MicroLife Institute, is a nationally recognized leader in the micro-living movement. With a passion for rethinking housing, Will has guided MicroLife in advancing policy change, building award-winning demonstration projects like the Cottages on Vaughan, and inspiring communities to embrace smaller, more sustainable living. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a Master’s in Community Development, Will also brings leadership experience from programs such as LEAD Atlanta, ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership, and the Regional Leadership Institute. Known for his engaging storytelling and visionary outlook, Will challenges people to “think outside the box by putting people in one,” highlighting the power of micro-structures to create more affordable, connected, and resilient communities.