Amy E. M. Johnson
Center Head @Smithsonian Institution
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WORK HISTORY
Center Head @Smithsonian Institution
Front Royal, VA, US
EDUCATION
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Animal Sciences
George Mason University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Smithsonian-Mason Fellowship in Conservation Science
George Mason University
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Science and Policy
SKILLS
ABOUT AMY E. M. JOHNSON
Experienced research ecologist and senior conservation leader serving as Center Head of Smithsonian\'s Working Land and Seascapes, providing strategic vision, executive oversight, and organizational leadership across multiple research programs with global reach. Proven track record of developing and scaling landscape-scale conservation research and community-engaged initiatives on both public and private lands.Expertise includes strategic planning, senior-level management, program development, philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, conservation planning, and full lifecycle research design and implementation. Skilled in building high-performing, interdisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative partnerships among landowners, scientists, institutions, and funders to drive measurable conservation impact. Recognized for strong interpersonal leadership and capacity-building skills, with the ability to translate rigorous science into actionable conservation outcomes and communicate effectively across audiences.Research interests include ecology of human-dominated landscapes, private lands stewardship, regenerative agriculture, community science, restoration ecology, plant-animal interactions, ornithology, and the human dimensions of conservation.
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