Education

Megan Johnston (Pronouns: she/her/hers) holds a Master’s of Science in
Social Work degree, focusing on Social Enterprise Administration, from Columbia University. She achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University, where she dual majored in Social Work and Women’s and Gender Studies with a minor in Critical Sexualities Studies.

Relevant Experience

Megan joined the Center of Health and Counseling Services at Ramapo
College of New Jersey as a health educator in September 2021. Prior to
joining the team at CHCS, Megan worked in education program evaluation with
the Center for Effective School Practices at Rutgers University and with New
Jersey Performing Arts Center. Her health education programming experience
was gained through her work with Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central,
and Southern New Jersey and her own role as a peer educator during her
undergraduate studies.

Professional Interests

Megan collaborates with different stakeholders on campus and in the community for wellness
programming and serves as Advisor to the Wellness Is Now Peer Education program. Her
professional interests include health promotion program planning and development, social
marketing, and program evaluation. Megan is passionate about the benefits of peer
education for both students on campus and peer educators. She approaches
her programming from a framework of harm reduction and intersectionality.

Personal Interests

In her free time, Megan enjoys live music, hiking, and reading, but most
often, you will find her at home cuddling with her two cats.

Email: mjohnst2@ramapo.edu