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Erika Johnson

Learning & Development Specialist | Change Management Specialist

About Me

I am an accomplished and people-centered professional with extensive experience in counseling, organizational psychology, learning and development, as well as leadership development. I offer a unique blend of expertise in adult learning strategies, transformational change, and needs assessments to drive improvement. I have a consistent track record of guiding individuals and teams through complex change initiatives, fostering leadership capability, and aligning organizational culture with strategic goals. I have a demonstrated history of applying evidence-based principles from industrial-organizational psychology to drive employee engagement, enhance team dynamics, and support leadership growth. I have proven expertise in facilitating learning, development, and behavioral change across diverse populations, with deep commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performance environments using adult learning principles like ADDIE and Kirkpatrick Model, and translating them into engaging, measureable learning experiences through tools like Articulate, RISE and Canva. From 2020 to 2023, I founded and scaled Alchemy Nutrition, a holistic coaching business. I designed and implemented a 12-week curriculum which guided clients through significant lifestyle changes, helping them achieve sustainable result through structured learning, self-reflection, and consistent coaching. Beyond coaching, I led all aspects of Alchemy Nutrition: maintaining the learning management system, website, marketing, advertisements and driving client acquisition to serve over 300 individuals. I also launched a proprietary mobile app (iOS/Android) to expand accessibility and engagement. This experience sharpened my skills in program design, transformational leadership, business development, and client success.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Learning & Development Specialist | Change Management SpecialistEJ Consulting
2022 - Present

Coaching and consulting organizations and individuals on leadership strategy, personal development, and effective management. Utilizing adult learning strategies, transformational change, and needs assessments to drive improvement. Core Accomplishments: • Provided expert coaching to over 300 individuals since March 2020.

CounselorMarlborough High School
2010 - Present

Led student counseling and academic initiatives, improving behavior, college acceptance rates, and crisis response strategies, while mentoring counselors and advocating for educational improvements. Core Accomplishments: • Counseled 250+ students annually, using evidence-based methods for academic, career, and personal development. • Reduced discipline and special education referrals by 27% by leading the Student Support Team (SST) and improving student behavior strategies. • Managed 12 counselors as Lead Counselor, implementing new initiatives and evaluating performance for K-12 students. • Introduced a crisis response initiative, increasing individualized intervention referrals by 85% through SST. • Boosted college acceptance rates by 13% through college readiness initiatives, FAFSA workshops, and family engagement. • Shaped policies and advocated for improvements at executive leadership meetings. • Developed and launched a school-wide Advisory Program, positively impacting 1200 students and praised by the School Committee. • Chaired Advisory Committee and created a curriculum focusing on social and emotional skills across all grade levels. • Participated in interview panels for hiring educational leadership positions and provided mentorship to new counselors.

Education

Masters of Industrial Organizational PsychologyHarvard University
2025 - Present
Masters of Counseling PsychologyFitchburg State Counseling
2005 - 2008
Degree of PsychololgyAnna Maria College
2001 - 2005

Certification

Total Certifications1

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma

2026

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish