Caroline Johnson, PhD

Caroline Johnson (she/her/hers) is the Public Health Data and Evaluation Specialist for SPIFFY. Caroline earned a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from The George Washington University, where her research centered on social determinants of health and risky health behaviors, with a focus on links between systemic racism, interpersonal discrimination, and substance use. Caroline believes strongly in the power of data to drive social change, and is passionate about using both qualitative and quantitative research to promote health equity. Prior to joining SPIFFY, Caroline worked for a local government agency in Portland, OR that creates and maintains community schools, which serve as hubs for academic, health, and social support services. In her role, Caroline evaluated the effectiveness of community school programming in strengthening academic outcomes for, and improving the well-being of, disenfranchised youth throughout the region.  Caroline lives with her wife and two children in Florence. No matter the season, they are typically outside – swimming and hiking during warmer months, and sledding and snowshoeing in the winter.