Marcus Johnson

Marcus E. Johnson, MPH has a diverse work experience spanning multiple sectors. Marcus E. has served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Springfield Urban League Inc., where they oversee the organization's operations and executes affiliate policies and procedures. Prior to this role, Marcus was the Quality Assurance Research & Reporting Officer, managing divisions and implementing quality improvement projects. Marcus E. also held the position of Director of Health Initiatives, leading initiatives targeting marginalized communities and raising funds for the division. Marcus's earlier experience includes working as a Public Health Specialist at the Illinois Department of Public Health, a Graduate Student Instructor at Southern Illinois University, and a Graduate Instructor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Marcus E. has also worked as a Public Health Analyst at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and as a Biomedical Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Throughout their career, Marcus has demonstrated expertise in program management, community partnerships, public health education, and research.

Marcus E. Johnson, MPH has an extensive education history. Marcus E. earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Tuskegee University, where they studied from 2007 to 2012. Following this, they pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Community Health Education at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2012 to 2014. Continuing their education, Marcus received their Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, a program they are expected to complete in 2023.

In addition to their formal degrees, Marcus has obtained several certifications. In 2014, they became a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Marcus also received a certification as a Certified HIV Prevention Tester & Counselor from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in 2015. Lastly, in 2016, they became a Mental Health First Aid Counselor through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.