Vivian B. Johnson, BS, PharmD, RPh, MBA, FASHP (Vivian.Johnson@phhs.org) is the senior vice president of Community Health Services and senior pharmacy advisor for Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. Johnson provides executive oversight of Parkland’s Community Health Needs Assessment Program (CHNA), value-based payment programs, community health workers, and serves as the senior pharmacy advisor and authorizing officer for the 340B Program.
Prior to accepting the role as overseer of the CNHA Program, Johnson served as the senior vice president of clinical services at Parkland Health overseeing pharmacy, radiology, respiratory, clinical dietary, physical medicine & rehabilitation and laboratory services.
She has spent over 39 years providing healthcare services to the underserved in Dallas County. Under Johnson’s leadership, many pharmacy programs have been developed including the 340B program. She served as a subject matter expert on COVID-19 vaccines for the Dallas community and congressional constituents.
Johnson attended Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, School of Pharmacy. She attained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia and an MBA from University of Dallas.
Johnson has been the recipient of many awards, including the Texas Pharmacy Leadership Award. She has served on the TSHP Professional Affairs Council and the Leadership Section. Johnson is a long-term member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and a fellow of ASHP. Johnson has served on the ASHP Residency Excellence Awards Committee, the Council on Pharmacy Management and Taskforce. She was appointed to the Pharmacy Executive Leadership Alliance Advisory Panel and the ASHP Forecast 2022 Advisory Committee. Johnson serves on the ASHP Board of Directors.
Three fundamental philosophies shape and drive my personal and professional decisions:
- I firmly believe in recognizing the inherent worth of every individual, irrespective of their role or position. Our shared humanity makes us equal, and each of us has the capacity to contribute positively to society. I am deeply committed to living my life to the fullest while empowering others to do the same.
- I have never been content with maintaining the status quo. My choice of pharmacy as a profession was guided by my desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. I am dedicated to improving processes and conditions that yield beneficial outcomes and advocate for collaboration—both within and beyond the field of pharmacy—to drive collective success.
- I embrace the philosophy of servant leadership, finding fulfillment in assisting others in realizing their potential. Great leadership, to me, lies in uplifting and inspiring others to reach their personal and professional aspirations. This mindset has enabled me to guide, encourage, and empower individuals.