Chris Johnson Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

I am working to make it easier for the people of Georgia to learn about the great work being done by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network to improve behavioral health services throughout the state, while also advocating for better access to recovery-oriented, person-centered mental health services. The dozens of programs and initiatives of GMHCN, which were previously promoted as independent units, are being systematically brought into a unified visual style and vernacular. I am responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and distributing all media (digital, print, social, marketing, events, and promotional products). I get to be involved in multiple initiatives of GMHCN, including the Fulton County Justice and Mental Health Task Force, the Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership, the Georgia Behavioral Health Services Coalition, and the Fulton County Diversion Center. I help to write federal and private grants, and I represent the behavioral health community at functions across the state. I am also a part of the the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's Southeast Mental Health Technology Transfer Center through Emory University, and travel across eight states (or Zoom to them) in the southeast providing technical assistance to other states seeking to improve mental health supports and resources.With six facilities throughout the state and nearly 100 employees, GMHCN is one of the largest peer-led organizations in the country. It's an extraordinary place to work, and extraordinarily good work to do.• Develop and implement strategy for enlarging and engaging GMHCN membership;• Work with other nonprofit and state organizations to advance behavioral health services for all Georgians;• Develop and facilitate presentations and trainings to advance behavioral health services;• Serve as liaison with counsel, allied organizations, and government agencies;• Lead advocacy efforts across the state, developing message and media.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Fulfilled the primary duties of the executive director role while a new voice to lead the Network through another 30 years was secured with the support of a an entirely new team with new players dedicated to seeing GMHCN through to the next generation of leadership. And we did it.

Statesboro, Ga

• Content development, copy writing, and brand management (including social media);• Website development and graphic design;• Graphic design, including logos, brand graphics, and style guides.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Created marketing, educational, and advocacy materials and programming (including social media) to enhance substance abuse recovery in Georgia;• Provided technical assistance to communities throughout the state in the development of Recovery Community Organizations;• Collected and analyzed data and submit monthly and annual reports on RCO activity across the state;• Developed a learning community of Georgia’s Recovery Community Organizations.

Statesboro, Ga

• Enhanced community awareness of recovery through events, advocacy, and engagement;• Assessed strengths, needs, abilities and preferences of outpatient individuals with substance abuse disorders and assisted in removing barriers to long-term recovery;• Facilitated skill development groups focusing on applying recovery principles to life situations;• Connected individuals to community and recovery resources;• Assisted in development, launch, and employee training of AVATAR and proprietary software systems.

• Developed and taught traditional and online lecture and studio courses at all academic levels;• Presented research and creative scholarship at national and international conferences;• Supervised work-study staff;• Provided supplemental support to the program and university through academic advising and other non-teaching activities (accreditation review, committee appointments, and faculty senate).

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Taught traditional lecture and studio courses.• Provided supplemental support to the college through academic advising and other non-teaching activities (advisory board facilitation, curriculum review, and adjunct faculty facilitation).

Savannah, Georgia Area

• Development and implementation of college debit card system, marketing, and customer support;• Supervised technical, maintenance, and administrative support staff.

Savannah, Georgia Area

• Editing/publication production (editor, Financial Aid Guide)• Banner (Oracle database)/Web coordinator for financial aid; • Financial aid counseling (individual/seminar);• Title IV/alternative loan/state aid processing.

Greater New York City Area

• Post-sale analysis and credit report production for all municipal commercial paper and variable-rate demand obligations; • Legal and general research for all municipal bond issuers; • Legislation tracking; • Publications editor.

Greater New York City Area

• Policy and procedures development and enforcement; • Coordination of analytical staff and management into approved sign-off rating committees; • Bond rating information delivery to general public and press services; • Press release editing and dissemination.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Interior Design

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature (British And Commonwealth)