Dean's Message

She has deep connections to the area, having grown up in nearby Claremont with several family members who are CPP alums. As a social psychology scholar and higher education professional, she has expertise in inclusive student and faculty success. Dr. Johnson’s research has examined interracial interactions, first-generation college student success, and analyses of women’s representation in the social sciences. She is an elected fellow of the Society for Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, for which she also serves as treasurer. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Johnson earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carleton College, her master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Claremont Graduate University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She completed a fellowship at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business before beginning a tenure-track position at San José State University.