Yelando Johnson

Dr. Yelando Johnson is Assistant Professor and the BSW Program Director at Newman University. Dr. Johnson is an alumna of Newman University where she obtained her MSW and MBA. Dr. Johnson received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wichita State University. Her dissertation research focused on the lived school experiences of academically high achieving Black males in an urban high school setting. Her current research interest also includes diversity and equity in higher education– preparing instructors for multicultural education, social justice, spirituality and social work practice, and healthcare disparities in low socio economic communities. Dr. Johnson has over 10 years of experience teaching in higher education, both on ground and online courses. Some of the courses she has taught include Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Intro to Social Work, Generalist Practice, Family Practice, Social Justice and Advocacy, and Cultural Competency. She is interested in utilizing simulation activities in practice courses and incorporating service-learning activities. Dr. Johnson has over 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed master’s social worker in the healthcare field, aging population, behavioral and mental health, and family and children services.