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Lori Alexis McGill Johnson
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| President and CEO of ... | |
| Assumed office July 16, 2019 Acting: July 16, 2019 – June 26, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Leana Wen |
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| Born | August 5, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Robert Johnson |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Yale University (MA) |
Lori Alexis McGill Johnson, born on August 5, 1972, is an American leader in business and healthcare. She is currently the president and CEO of ..., a large organization that provides health services.
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Early Life and Education
Alexis McGill Johnson grew up in New York City. Her parents taught her to be proud of her Black heritage. Her mother started as a secretary and worked hard to become an executive at AT&T.
In 1993, Alexis graduated from Princeton University. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science. She focused on social movements in Latin America. Later, in 1995, she received a Master of Arts degree from Yale University, also in political science.
Alexis McGill Johnson's Career
..... She taught political science and African-American studies at Yale and Wesleyan University.
Working for Change
She also worked with Russell Simmons as the political director for his "Hip-Hop Summit Action Network." During the 2004 election, she was the executive director of Citizen Change. This group launched the "Vote or Die!" campaign to encourage people to vote.
In 2009, she helped start the Perception Institute. This group studies how to reduce bias and discrimination. She was its executive director. In 2018, she helped create the training program for Starbucks to address racial bias.
Awards and Recognition
Alexis McGill Johnson has received several honors for her work:
- In 2023, she was named to Politico's Playbook Power List. This was for her efforts after the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.
- Also in 2023, she was chosen for STAT's Status List. This recognized her work in helping patients get the care they need.
- In 2024, CNN As Equals recognized her. She was honored for her leadership in social justice.
Personal Life
Alexis McGill Johnson lives in New York City. She is married to Robert Johnson. He is the president of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. They have two daughters.
