Mona Johnson
About Mona Johnson
Mona Johnson is a Program Manager and Career Coach specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as job search strategies. She has extensive experience in career coaching and has worked with various educational and nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Current Role at Merit America
Mona Johnson currently serves as a Program Manager - Career Coach at Merit America, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on supporting Merit learners across various US locations, including Dallas, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver. Her responsibilities include delivering webinars on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as job search strategies. Johnson collaborates with employer relations teams to build talent pools that facilitate optimal job placements for learners.
Previous Experience in Career Coaching
Before her current position, Mona Johnson worked at several organizations as a career coach. She was a Career Coach at Dress for Success Oregon from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Career Counselor at MJ Career Consulting from 2017 to 2021, where she assisted clients in various locations including Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City. Johnson also held a role at Flatiron School as a Career Coach and Coaching Pod Lead from 2020 to 2021, helping students in multiple cities secure employment.
Educational Background
Mona Johnson has a strong educational foundation in psychology and counseling. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC San Diego. Following this, she obtained a Master of Science in Counseling from San Diego State University. Her academic background supports her career in coaching and counseling, providing her with the knowledge necessary to assist individuals in their professional journeys.
Career Development and Certifications
Mona Johnson holds recent certifications in human resources management and career development coaching. These certifications enhance her qualifications and expertise in the field of career coaching. She employs tools such as CliftonStrengths, which include Achiever, Communication, Individualization, Learner, and Positivity, to improve her coaching effectiveness and better serve her clients.
Longstanding Experience in Education and Counseling
Mona Johnson has extensive experience in education and counseling. She worked at Portland Community College for a decade, from 2007 to 2017, serving as a Disability Counselor and Psychology Instructor at both the Sylvania and Cascade locations. Additionally, she was the Program Effectiveness (Assessment) Manager at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. This diverse background in education and counseling has equipped her with the skills to support a wide range of learners and clients.