Bio
Karen Johnston is the Executive Director of Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County. She has served in that role for over 16 years. With a staff of 20, the agency serves all Franklin County with prevention programs aimed at promoting health and wellness for youth as well as families and community. The agency offers a variety of programs in the schools and Franklin County communities, such as Elementary and Secondary Student Assistance Program (SAP), Strengthening Families Program 10-14, and Check and Connect, to name just a few. The agency has also assisted in the implementation and analysis of PA Youth Survey (PAYS) data, both at the county and school level for many years. Karen has a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s in Education from Penn State University; and currently is an adjunct instructor for Penn State Mont Alto. She started the running program called “Go Girls Go” with HCP staff in 2016 and continues to get new interest each school semester.
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