Ms. Leigh Johnson

Ms. Leigh Johnson currently serves as the Europe West District as the Chief of Staff, Brussels, Belgium.

Prior to this assignment, Ms. Johnson served as the Chief of Human Resources (HR) over the Pacific Region HR Advisory Support Branch, Department of Defense Education Activity. In this position, Ms. Johnson provided leadership and oversight over all aspects of the DoDEA Pacific Region HR Advisory Teams, supporting the Pacific’s three geographically dispersed school districts. She served as the principal advisor to the Pacific Region Director for Student Excellence and respective District Superintendents concerning all HR policy and procedures.

Previously, Ms. Johnson served as the Human Resources Supervisor over the DoDEA Europe West District. Ms. Johnson oversaw the full range of human resources management functions and services. She served as the expert advisor to the District Superintendent on all HR related matters, represented him at Garrison Command meetings and worked with stakeholders on all levels to provide resolution to complaints, inquiries, and various concerns within the confines of prescribed regulations.

Prior to joining DoDEA, Ms. Johnson served at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center where she was instrumental in procuring and implementing new systems for use by the workforce, identifying training needs and working with contract management. She served as a liaison with the budget and logistics teams to ensure funding and necessary materials were available. Ms. Johnson also served in different positions for the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Army, and U.S. Army Medical Command. Preceding her Federal career, Ms. Johnson served in the United States Army where she provided HR and logistical support for various commands, maintaining property accountability and inventory.

Ms. Johnson hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Business Administration.