Leigh Johnson
Research Scientist & Documentary Filmmaker
- Role
- Executive Producer at NYU Langone Health
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leigh Johnson
Trained anthropologist and documentary filmmaker specializing in cultural ethnography, community insight, and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data into compelling narratives that inform communications, engagement, and creative strategy. Health equity researcher with 10 years of mixed-methods investigation experience. Dual scientific and creative field expert creating culturally-engaged solutions that address community needs.
Experience
Executive Producer
Jan 2024 — Present
Lead narrative strategy and production of multilingual (English, Mandarin, Spanish) educational videos informed by cultural insight and community feedback.Executive produced a 5-part documentary series explaining complex research topics via narrative storytelling designed to broaden audience engagement.Collaborate with communications and creative teams to align audience insights, narrative strategy, and engagement objectives.Co-chair annual NYU research conference planning committee, managing 30+ people.
Education
Oxford College of Emory University
Associate of Arts, Anthropology
2013 — 2015
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Master's Certificate, Clinical and Translational Investigation
Emory University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Anthropology & Human Biology
2015 — 2017
Mercer University
Master's of Public Health, Public Health
2018 — 2020
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Certificate, Documentary Fundamentals
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