Biography

Dr. Cynthia Johnson is Professor and Chair of the School of Human Ecology in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia Southern University. Prior to current position, she was chair of the Department of Child Development and Family Relations at East Carolina University for 17 years. She also worked at North Carolina State University as Associate Professor and Extension Human Development Specialist and North Carolina Central University as Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences. She received a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from the Ohio State University. Her scholarly interests include early education and childcare, high-risk families, parent education for diverse families, and adoption.