MEd, 2022 Brionna Johnson is currently the Associate Director of Career Programs at the University of Georgia's Career Center. In this role, Johnson supports career education programming and curriculum development for students and alumni, working in collaboration with a wide range of partners across campus and beyond. She also leads the Career Center's scholarship programs, which provide career development funds to students from low income backgrounds, and focuses on intentionally partnering with units on campus that support students holistically. Brionna was a full-time master’s student at the Institute, who worked as a graduate assistant with one of IHE’s outreach programs, the Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC). After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia, Brionna found her passion for higher education by serving with GCAC as a College Adviser. She worked at a local high school for two years supporting juniors and seniors in creating post-secondary plans and demystifying the college application process. Brionna’s research interests include college access, the first-year experience, and retention and success of underrepresented student populations. Selected Publications GCAC Advisers Engage Students at First-Gen Events GCAC Advisers Celebrate National HBCU Week GCAC Advisers Freeze Summer Melt
