Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson is an experienced professional in public health and program development. Currently serving as a Senior Program Advisor and Managing Director at the Public Health Institute since February 2018, Katherine focuses on addressing upstream health issues and social determinants of health. Previously, Katherine held roles such as Business Technology Strategy Lead at Kaiser Permanente, directing strategic IT initiatives in telehealth and population health, and Director of Program Development at PHFE Public Health Foundation Enterprises, overseeing nonprofit consulting efforts. Katherine also served as Director of International Programs at New York University, where responsibilities included curriculum development and grant pursuit for a graduate program. Early career experience includes a role as Program Officer at Open Society Foundations, managing initiatives in post-soviet countries. Katherine holds an MPA in Public Policy from New York University, a Certificate in Coaching from the Hudson Institute of Coaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of South Carolina.