Nancy Johnston
About Nancy Johnston
Nancy Johnston serves as the Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Office at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, focusing on economic development in the life sciences sector. With a background in marketing and public relations, she has over 14 years of experience in promoting job growth and workforce development in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area.
Work at North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Nancy Johnston has served as the Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Office at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center since 2010. In this role, she focuses on economic development marketing aimed at driving job growth and workforce development within the life sciences sector. Her work involves promoting life sciences economic development across a 12-county region in the Piedmont Triad, collaborating strategically with leaders from academia, government, and industry.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Johnston holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication, Health Communication, and Public Relations from High Point University, which she completed in 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations and Marketing from Liberty University. Her educational background supports her expertise in building strategic alliances and fostering connectivity among various sectors, including industry, academia, healthcare, and non-profit organizations.
Background
Before joining the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Nancy Johnston held several significant positions. She worked as the Healthcare Group Marketing Manager at Dixon Hughes PLLC for six months in 2009. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist from 2005 to 2009. Her career also includes a decade-long tenure at Steelcase, where she was the Director of Marketing and Communications for Brayton International from 1994 to 2004.
Achievements
In her current role, Nancy Johnston specializes in organizing high-profile events and managing public relations to enhance community outreach and education in the life sciences sector. Her efforts contribute to the promotion of economic development in the Piedmont Triad, showcasing her commitment to the growth and advancement of the life sciences industry in North Carolina.