Wendy Johnson, PhD

Principle/CEO

Dr. Wendy Johnson is the Principle/CEO of MANAGING FROM AFAR (MFA), a consulting and training firm specializing in remote workplace productivity and institutional effectiveness. With over 20 years of leadership experience in risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and organizational development, she is a solution-driven remote work strategist who excels in transitioning teams and leaders to remote environments. Dr. Johnson has managed remote teams for over a decade and has held executive leadership roles, including Vice Chancellor of Academics, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Director of Faculty Management, Dean of Academic Operations, and Director of Academic Affairs. She has led initiatives in human capital assessment, division restructuring, multi-location management, and budget oversight for multi-million-dollar operations. As an educator and thought leader, she has facilitated graduate-level courses in leadership, career development, and organizational behavior, in addition to serving as a dissertation chair. She holds a BS in Accounting/Economics, an MBA, and a PhD in Administration and Management. Dr. Johnson is the author of MANAGING FROM AFAR: How to Navigate in a Remote Environment and Missing in Action – Black Women in the Boardroom, a widely respected study on the impact of the glass ceiling on Black professional women.