Lynn Ann Johnson (née Mestnik; April 7, 1959) is an American government official.[1] Previously serving as the executive director of the Jefferson County Department of Human Services, she was the Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the Department of Health and Human Services.[2]

Lynn A. Johnson
Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Family Support
Incumbent
In office
September 5, 2018 – January 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byCarmen R. Nazario
Succeeded byJanuary Contreras
Personal details
Born
Lynn Ann Mestnik

(1959-04-07) April 7, 1959 (age 65)
Wiesbaden, Germany
EducationUniversity of Northern Colorado
Arizona State University

Education edit

Johnson has a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University. She is a graduate of the Federal Judicial Center's National Leadership Development Program and the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard's Kennedy School for Executive Education.[2]

Career edit

Johnson served as chief of staff for former Colorado Lieutenant Governor Jane E. Norton. She was also deputy director for policy and human services policy advisor for former Colorado Governor Bill Owens.[3] Johnson operated a consulting firm that focused on mental health, high-risk youth, developmental disabilities, child welfare, and early childhood education.[2] She most recently served as executive director of the Jefferson County Department of Human Services.[3] After serving in the Trump administration, Johnson went to work for CityServe as a vice president for Children's Initiatives.[4] After serving in the Trump administration, Nevins went to work for Blackstone as a managing director of government relations.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/36115.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ a b c "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Lynn A. Johnson to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the Department of Health and Human Services". whitehouse.gov. June 7, 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017 – via National Archives.
  3. ^ a b "Colorado Woman Nominated For Position In Department Of Health And Human Services". CBS Denver. June 9, 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  4. ^ www.whitehouse.gov
  5. ^ Gaudiano, Nicole (2021-07-13). "From Amazon to Big Ass Fans, these 31 corporations have hired former Trump administration officials". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-08.