Kelly Frazer Johnson
Health Policy & Management
Assistant Professor, Professional Development
Health Policy & Management
Kelly Johnson brings over 25 years of healthcare industry experience to the University of Georgia’s Master of Health Administration program, where she develops the essential skills emerging healthcare leaders need to thrive.
As a healthcare growth strategist and executive coach, Johnson has partnered with healthcare organizations across B2B and B2C markets to address critical challenges, including declining margins, patient retention, and organizational effectiveness. Her work spans health systems to B2B and specialty practices, consistently delivering measurable outcomes in competitive environments.
Johnson’s expertise centers on leadership development for healthcare professionals. She has coached hundreds of healthcare executives and managers, helping them build competencies in strategic decision-making, change management, and organizational culture transformation. Her approach emphasizes adaptive leadership skills necessary for navigating today’s complex healthcare landscape.
Johnson holds an MBA and maintains certification as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Her professional development sessions integrate real-world healthcare challenges with leadership principles, providing MHA students with practical frameworks for leading effectively from the start of their careers.
She continues her consulting practice alongside teaching, ensuring her instruction remains current with industry trends and challenges.
