Lionel C. Johnson

Lionel C. Johnson is a Professor of Practice at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Here are some key details about his background and career:

• He has nearly 40 years of experience in international business, public policy, and economic development.3

• Currently serves as President of the Pacific Pension & Investment Institute (PPI) since July 2014.2

• Previously held roles including:

  • Senior Vice President at the Initiative for Global Development
  • Vice President and Director of International Government Affairs at Citigroup
  • Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State2

• As a U.S. Foreign Service officer, he was assigned to embassies in Haiti, the Philippines, and Kenya, and served as special assistant to Secretaries of State George P. Shultz and James A. Baker III.1

• At Maxwell, he teaches courses on international affairs topics and directs the graduate international relations internship program in Washington, D.C.13

• Holds board positions with organizations like Oxfam America, RAND Corporation, and the National Democratic Institute.2

• Earned his B.A. in political science from Rutgers University.3

Johnson brings extensive real-world experience in diplomacy, international business, and public policy to his teaching role at Maxwell, where he helps prepare students for careers in international affairs and public service.13