Johanna Arias recently graduated from the USC Rossier School of Education with a Master of Education in Educational Counseling, and was awarded the university’s prestigious Order of Arête distinction for her academic excellence and community leadership. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of California, Riverside.

Since joining the Executive Programs Office in HPM in September 2025, Johanna has served as the Student Affairs Officer for the Executive Master of Public Health (EMPH) Program.

Passionate about empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals, Johanna offers guidance to applicants of the EMPH Program and supports current students, faculty, and alumni. She is the first point of contact for anyone with inquiries about the program or the admissions process and is happy to meet one-on-one with prospective applicants.