Dr. Wendy Johnson is the Founder/CEO of MANAGING FROM AFAR® (MFA), a consulting, training, and support firm specializing in leadership development, staff training, workplace efficiency, and remote work operations. With over 20 years of leadership experience in risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and organizational development, she is a solution-driven strategist who excels in transitioning teams and leaders to high-performing environments. Dr. Johnson 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.