B.A. Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1979 M.A. International Relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1981 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute, 1997 Dr. Johnson is the director of The Wright Network, which was established to further the Institute's mission of educating Clinicians to Society by: 1) establishing clinical service and training programs that foster psychological flourishing in underserved communities, and 2) educating Wright students to apply psychological knowledge and skills, not just to treat clinical problems, but also to appreciate and cultivate the capacities of underserved communities to promote wellness, recovery and resiliency. In so doing, the Wright Network seeks to strengthen students' ability to build a culturally diverse perspective grounded in their own developing experience. Through its evaluation program, the Network also provides dissertation opportunities for Wright students.

Dr. Johnson is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in business management and finance, as well as clinical management and supervision. Her clinical interests center around at-risk school-age children and community mental health clients including homeless adults and families, and adults with serious and persistent mental illness.