About Me
I am a problem solver. As an engineer and healthcare consultant with over twenty years of experience, my role is to analyze the current state of low performing businesses and institutions. I then identify sustainable solutions that will ensure a prosperous future. Over the years, I have identified the importance of using engineering principles to solve long term problems in the United States including healthcare inequity.
Dr. Johnson began her career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation based in Pittsburgh, PA in 1983, as a Nuclear Engineer working on Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR). After leaving Westinghouse, Dr. Johnson held several managerial roles at corporations based in South Carolina including Michelin Tire Corporation, and Monsanto Electronic Materials Corporation. In 1993, Dr. Johnson left corporate America and returned to school to obtain her PhD in Chemical Engineering. In 1997, Dr. Johnson made history as the first African American woman to earn a PhD in any engineering discipline at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, she received the Coull Award most outstanding PhD candidate and the Aristech Award for outstanding research.
Upon graduating, Dr. Johnson began her engineering research career at Hercules, Inc. based in Delaware. She received several research awards including the coveted Board of Directors New Research Investigator Award. In 2000, she stepped out on faith and launched her own business management company, Pioneer Training and Consulting, LLC. Her engineering doctorate coupled with her MBA and Lean Six Master Black Belt certification enables her to bring operational efficiency to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Dr. Johnson has worked in both in both the pharmaceutical industry and at various healthcare systems. Thus, she has first-hand knowledge of how racial disparities impact both clinical research and healthcare service delivery. She has been instrumental leading successful projects that improve patient experience, clinical outcomes and health equity.
In March 2019, Dr. Johnson went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and was sent home with antibiotics and Tylenol instead of having a routine appendectomy. After her appendix ruptured and she was denied surgery, Dr. Johnson had to find her voice and advocate for her own life. She was successful, and now shares her knowledge and experience with others.
Dr. Johnson, is known for her motivational and inspirational workshops that focus on mental, physical, spiritual and financial health as well as servant leadership. Dr. Johnson, and her husband, Richard Johnson, reside in Delaware. The enjoy spending time with their family, and keeping active by playing tennis and golf.