His fight against narco-terrorism compelled him to flee Venezuela, arriving to Canada as the first Venezuelan refugee. Nonetheless, Johan still speaks at top military conferences around the world and supports global as well as regional security initiatives; he mentors hundreds of university students from many countries. Additionally, he serves on boards regarding topics such as global diplomacy, autism, defense, and First Nations’ issues; these boards are located in Europe, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada, and South America. Last but not least, Johan is actively involved with philanthropic initiatives to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, restore democracy, and the rule of law in his motherland.