Candace Johnson

Candace Johnson is the current Executive Director for Marketing & Communications at Prairie View A&M University. Prior to this, they served as the Program Director for Communications, leading the University’s digital marketing efforts and representing the office on university special event committees. Candace also has experience as a Public Relations Specialist and Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications. In these roles, they were responsible for developing and implementing strategies around university-wide marketing, communications and public relations; conducting and facilitating media interviews; and managing department staff. Candace’s experience and dedication to their work make their an asset to Prairie View A&M University.

Candace Johnson has an MBA in Media Management from the Metropolitan College of New York, an M.S. in Community Development from Prairie View A&M University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Prairie View A&M University.

Their manager is Ruth J. Simmons, President. They are on a team with James M. Palmer - Provost & SVP for Academic Affairs, Sarina R. Willis - VP for Enrollment Management & Institutional SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison, and Michael L. McFrazier - Dean, Whitlowe R. Green College of Education.