Ed Johnson

Ed Johnson has a diverse and extensive work experience in various fields. From 2018 to present, they have been a Non-Executive Director at Umbo, where they also served as the Chief Clinical Officer from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Clinical Innovation Advisor from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, they have been a Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences in Western Sydney University since 2021. Ed's involvement with professional organizations includes being a Chairperson and Non-Executive Director at SARRAH - Services for Australian Rural & Remote Allied Health from 2016 to 2023, a Council Member at the National Rural Health Alliance from 2018 to 2021, and a Clinical Council Member at the Western NSW Primary Health Network from 2017 to 2019. Ed has also held roles at the University of Sydney as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer from 2019 to 2022 and as a Postgraduate Fellow from 2014 to 2016. Ed's entrepreneurial experience includes serving as the Managing Director of White Rock Consulting from 2013 to 2019. Furthermore, they have been a Social Change Fellow at Westpac Foundation since 2021.

Ed Johnson obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Public Health and Psychology from the University of Sydney from 2014 to 2021. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Speech Language Pathology degree from the same institution between 2009 and 2010. Ed also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Sydney, which they earned from 2006 to 2008.

In addition, Ed Johnson has acquired several certifications. Ed graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors as a Graduate of the AICD in May 2022. Ed also completed a Certificate in University Teaching and Learning from the University of Sydney in January 2014. Furthermore, they are a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, having obtained certification from Speech Pathology Australia in January 2011.