Dana Williams-Johnson, Ph.D.

Dana Williams-Johnson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department at Howard University School of Business.13 Her research interests focus on several key areas:

Research Interests

• The impacts of misinformation and hate speech in online spaces
• Race and feminism in social media
• The societal impact of social media

Dr. Williams-Johnson aims to examine the effects of racism in online spaces on society while also celebrating the experiences of marginalized populations on social media.1

Education and Career

Dr. Williams-Johnson has a strong educational background:

• Ph.D. in Communications, Culture and Media Studies from Howard University (2023)
• Master of Professional Studies in Publishing from The George Washington University (2008)
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University (2000)

She began her teaching career at Howard University as an Adjunct Professor in 2014, became an Instructor in 2018, and was promoted to Assistant Professor in August 2023.1

Teaching Experience

At Howard University, Dr. Williams-Johnson teaches courses such as:

• Social Media & Internet Marketing
• Digital Marketing (graduate level)
• Business Communication
• Business Problem Solving
• Publication Management
• Advanced Digital Marketing

Research and Publications

Her dissertation, completed in 2023, is titled "Stitches of Progress: Knitting, Consciousness and the Changing Power of Black Women's Work and Leisure".1 She has also presented her research at various conferences, including the Eastern Communication Association, International Communication Association, and National Communication Association.1

Personal Interests

Outside of her academic work, Dr. Williams-Johnson is an avid knitter. She runs a blog called "Yards of Happiness" and produces video podcasts on YouTube about knitting.2 She is known for her colorful knitting projects and has even knitted 27 sweaters in a single year.2