Whitney Johnson joined Colorado Academy in Denver, Colorado, as the chief operating and financial officer in summer 2022 after working at two other independent schools. She has extensive experience in all aspects of independent school business, including human resources, accounting, budgeting, finance, facility operations, risk management and employment law. Johnson most recently held the post of CFO at the Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee, and before that she was director of finance and human resources at the Hockaday School in Dallas. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Arkansas and a master’s degree in accountancy from the University of Arkansas. She holds both CPA and Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional credentials. She enjoys international travel and cuisine, community service, hiking, soccer and theater.