Craig Johnson (he/him) is the Senior Program Officer for the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation, where he leads a diverse portfolio of charitable initiatives. His work includes overseeing the Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships, the Excellence in Medicine Awards, two Leadership Development Institute cohorts for medical trainees, and an LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship consortium. Additionally, he directs multiple grant-funded projects that advance health equity, restorative justice, and workforce diversity in medicine. 

Prior to joining the AMA Foundation, Craig managed the AMA Minority Affairs Section and the AMA Board of Trustees’ Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues. His career also includes leadership roles at Rush University Medical Center, the American Bar Association, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and George Washington University. 

 Beyond his professional work, Craig has held numerous volunteer leadership roles, serving as chair or board officer for organizations dedicated to health equity and education, including AIDS Foundation Chicago, Antioch College, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, the Chicago Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQ+ Affairs, and the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus. 

Craig’s contributions have been widely recognized. He has been named a “Notable LGBTQ Executive” by Crain’s Chicago Business and honored over several consecutive years as one of AMA’s Volunteers of the Year. His accolades also include AIDS Foundation Chicago’s Lori Kaufman Volunteer Award and the PrideIndex.com Esteem Award for Outstanding Community Service. He is a past diversity scholar with the Association Forum of Chicago and has served on advisory councils and strategy groups focused on LGBTQ health, HIV/AIDS policy, and community advocacy, including Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s LGBTQ Community Advisory Council, the Illinois HIV/AIDS Strategy Group, the Chicago HIV Prevention Planning Group, and the Chicago Urban League’s Metropolitan Board.  

Craig currently resides in Los Angeles with his daughter.