Lynn A. Johnson

Lynn Ann Johnson (née Mestnik; April 7, 1959) is an American government official.[1] Previously serving as the executive director of the Jefferson County Department of Human Services, she is the Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the Department of Health and Human Services.[2]

Lynn A. Johnson
Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Family Support
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 5, 2018
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byCarmen R. Nazario
Personal details
Born
Lynn Ann Mestnik

(1959-04-07) April 7, 1959
Wiesbaden, Germany
EducationUniversity of Northern Colorado
Arizona State University

Education

Johnson has a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University. She is a graduate of the Federal Judicial Center's National Leadership Development Program and the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard's Kennedy School for Executive Education.[2]

Career

Johnson served as chief of staff for former Colorado Lieutenant Governor Jane E. Norton. She was also deputy director for policy and human services policy advisor for former Colorado Governor Bill Owens.[3] Johnson operated a consulting firm that focused on mental health, high-risk youth, developmental disabilities, child welfare, and early childhood education.[2] She most recently served as executive director of the Jefferson County Department of Human Services.[3]

References
  2. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Lynn A. Johnson to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the Department of Health and Human Services". The White House. June 7, 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  3. "Colorado Woman Nominated For Position In Department Of Health And Human Services". CBS Denver. June 9, 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
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