Britteny Johnson
Hometown: Marble Hill, MO
Educational Background: BSc Microbiology and Bsc Nutritional Sciences
Host Site: Florida Department of Health at Baker County
What is your role at your host site?
I provide pregnant women and women with small children information on how to keep themselves and their babies healthy. I also help them find the services and supplies that they need.
Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?
I have benefited from similar programs in my past and wanted to “pay it forward”. I also wanted to gain experiences and skills in the healthcare field.
What are you hoping to gain from your year of service?
I hope to be better prepared, with both skills and understanding, to start a career in public health.
What are your plans after AmeriCorps service?
I want to go back to school and get a Master’s in Nutritional Science.
Where do you envision yourself in 5 years?
I want to be in the public health field making a difference.