Dreama Montrief Johnson
- Inaugural Director, Public Service Pathways Program, University of Virginia
As the inaugural director of the University of Virginia’s Public Service Pathways Program, Dreama Montrief Johnson leads a highly collaborative, pan-University team that aims to help students connect to public service as a personal commitment, a lifelong practice, and/or career. With more than 15 years of experience in higher education, Johnson identifies and makes accessible the knowledge and training needed for students to graduate with a commitment to making positive change in society. Her most recent work focused on supporting students interested in careers with social impact. Drawing from previous roles in financial aid, student support, and AmeriCorps with the Virginia College Advising Corps, Johnson is committed to student success. A first-generation, limited-income graduate from Martinsville, Virginia, she holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and an M.Ed. in student affairs practice in higher education from the University of Virginia. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree at the College of William and Mary.
Events
Bringing Civic and Ethical Lenses to Students’ Career Preparation
Theresa Castor, Ashley Finley, Dreama Montrief Johnson, Connie Jorgensen, Ashwin Vaidya
For most college students, their chosen major is the centerpiece of college and an envisioned route to future careers. Now many institutions are changing their approach by emphasizing cross-disciplinary questions and courses along with a focus on practical problem-solving in real-world settings.
