Natalie Penhale Johnson, MPH

Natalie Penhale Johnson, MPH has a diverse work experience spanning the fields of public health, research, and communications. In their most recent role at Health Resources in Action, they served as a Senior Project Manager and Director of Operations for the Gun Violence Prevention Training Center for Excellence (GVP TC4E). In this capacity, Natalie managed training, technical assistance, and network-building activities for 15 youth-serving Gun Violence Prevention grantees across Massachusetts. Natalie also streamlined communication between project stakeholders and ensured timely project implementation. Prior to this, Natalie worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, where they conducted literature reviews and designed surveys related to parenting transgender children. Natalie also served as a Special Projects Coordinator at Boston Public Health Commission, leading a qualitative study on the long-term impact of a high school Peer Leadership program. Natalie's experience also includes work at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, JSI | John Snow, Inc., The Mount Sinai Hospital, Speaking, Arguing, and Writing Center of Mount Holyoke College, and Pan American Health Organization. Throughout their career, Natalie has demonstrated expertise in project management, program evaluation, healthcare research, and communications.

Natalie Penhale Johnson, MPH has a strong educational background in public health and the social sciences. Natalie obtained their Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where they studied from 2017 to 2019.

Prior to their graduate studies, Natalie earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree Magna cum Laude from Mount Holyoke College between 2009 and 2013. Their undergraduate studies were focused on Philosophy, Culture, Health and Science, as well as Anthropology.

During their time at Mount Holyoke College, Natalie also participated in a short course at Instituto Monteverde in 2012, where they explored Environmental Studies and Reproductive Health.

Natalie's educational journey began at White Mountain School, where they studied from 2006 to 2009, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned in the available information.

In addition to their academic achievements, Natalie has obtained a certification as a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor from Mental Health First Aid Trainings in June 2021. This certification reflects their commitment to supporting the mental health needs of young individuals.