Douglas Johns

Douglas Johns currently serves as the Division Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where they formulate, develop, and direct research and service programs within the Respiratory Health Division. Their career began as a laboratory scientist, eventually leading to roles at the U.S. EPA as a Health Scientist and Senior Health Scientist, where they held positions of Team Lead and Branch Chief. After six years at the EPA, they transitioned to CDC/NIOSH, serving as Supervisory Research Health Scientist and Deputy Division Director. Douglas holds multiple degrees from the University of Washington and Utah State University, with ongoing studies toward a Ph.D. in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene.