Leigh Johnson

Research Scientist & Documentary Filmmaker

Role
Executive Producer at NYU Langone Health
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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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

  1. Executive Producer

    NYU Langone Health

    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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