Biography

Diane Longhurst Johnson, PhD has more than 30 years as an educator, executive, and advocate for vulnerable populations in Higher Education & K-12 settings.  She was the founding manager of competency-based performance evaluation at Western Governors University.  She has extensive experience in educational innovation in the United States and internationally.  Dr. Johnson holds a PhD in Education from Utah State University, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Assessment from James Madison University, an MS in Special Education from Brigham Young University, a BS in Special Education from Utah State University.