Gracie Johnson
About Gracie Johnson
Gracie Johnson is a Program Coordinator at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2021. She previously served as a Youth Leadership and Health Educator with the Peace Corps in Lesotho and has experience in public health programming and education.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Gracie Johnson serves as a Program Coordinator at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she coordinates logistics for integrating public health curriculum into both preclinical and clinical education. Johnson also provides strategic advice on organizational structure and policy to enhance curriculum content placement. Additionally, she acts as a communications liaison between medical school leadership and various stakeholders, including national and local community organizations.
Previous Experience with Peace Corps
Before her current role, Gracie Johnson worked with the Peace Corps as a Youth Leadership and Health Educator from 2018 to 2020 in Maseru, Lesotho. During her two years in this position, she focused on promoting youth leadership and health education within the community, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes.
Educational Background
Gracie Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Western Washington University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Global Health at The George Washington University, specifically at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, since 2022. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in health-related disciplines.
Leadership Experience at Western Washington University
While at Western Washington University, Gracie Johnson served as the Residential Student Leadership Board President from 2015 to 2017. In this leadership role, she was responsible for representing student interests and facilitating communication between students and university administration. This experience contributed to her development in organizational and leadership skills.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Gracie Johnson has developed and implemented Clinical Public Health Summits, collaborating with national organizations such as NASTAD, ONAP, and IMPACT DC. She manages comprehensive data tracking and reporting for public health programming using multiple databases, showcasing her ability to handle complex data management tasks. Her work emphasizes the importance of collaboration and strategic planning in public health initiatives.