Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Johnson (Wahpeton Dakota) is involved with local, county-wide, and statewide advisory boards to increase the access to and cultural competence of services provided to Native Americans. Johnson also heads up the non-profit community-based agency, Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center (SPIWC). SPIWC provides support in conducting community-based participatory research in a culturally appropriate manner with American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). Johnson currently collaborates with Drs. Dickerson and D’Amico on the AI/AN MICUNAY and NAYSHAW projects.