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Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson

Director of Compliance

Fla. State House of Representatives Candidate; CEO Fla. Coalition to Prevent Veteran Homelessness, Inc., Sr. Deputy Asst. Prgm Mgr., Conrgessional Advisor for Military & Justice Affairs


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Industry: Executive Legislative and General Government Except Finance

Affiliations:

The Global Directory of Who's Who
Top Doctor Lifetime: Recognition of Hard Work, Dedication, and Contributions to U.S. Military and Federal Career.
Continental Who's Who Registry
Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his Distinguished Public Service Record.
PHI DELTA PHI
ST. Thomas University School of Law
International Leadership Society
Walden University
PHI KAPPA PHI HONOR SOCIETY
Walden University
Marquis Who's Who Magazine
MILLENNIUM MAGAZINE: 14TH ED
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business
Member
Golden Key International Honor Society
Member
Fulbright Association
Member
Marquis Who's Who in America - 76th Edition
Distinguished Listees

Press Releases By Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson

Mar 12, 2025

Dr. Johnson Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who for His Excellence in Public Policy, Veteran Advocacy, and Military Service

Kissimmee, FL - The Global Directory of Who’s Who proudly honors Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PhD, LLM, JD, MBA for his extraordinary contributions and unwavering dedication to excell


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Career Accomplisments

Dr. Johnson is a Retired Senior Chief Warrant Officer (JAG) & Bronze Star Recipient with 34 years of military service.

An exceptionally broad academic background is also part of Dr. Johnson's portfolio. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

Dr. Johnson is the CEO of The Fla. Coalition to Prevent Veteran Homelessness, Inc., an organization that he founded in 2021 for the purpose of preventing Veterans' Homelessness.

Pro bono service as the Director of Compliance for the Walden University Chapter of the Fulbright Association, ensuring adherence to international guidelines and regulations.

Deputy Assistant Program Manager of International Programs for the U.S. Department of the Navy, where he oversees the acquisition of U.S. Navy training flight simulators for international programs.

About:

Dr. Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of The Florida Coalition to Prevent Veteran Homelessness, Inc., an organization that he founded in 2021 for the purpose of preventing Veterans' Homelessness and ending Veterans' Homelessness across Florida. Dr. Johnson is a retired U.S. Veteran with 34 years of military service (Bronze Star Recipient).


Since 2020, Dr. Johnson has been active with the Walden University Chapter of the Fulbright Association where he has served in a Pro bono capacity as the acting Director of Compliance. During this tenure, he spearheaded an effort to partner with the Wounded Warriors' Program to raise awareness and support for U.S. and Canadian wounded military service men and women who were homeless and suffering from PTSD. Additionally, he managed and ensured administrative compliance with respect to interpreting and following international guidelines and regulations for the Walden University Chapter of the Fulbright Association. As an injured veteran who served as a first responder in Saudi Arabia (1991), he currently serves in a Pro bono capacity as Director of the Homeless Veterans' Program for the Mercy Foundation in Kissimmee, FL. 


Another of Dr. Johnson's concurrent roles was that of Deputy Assistant Program Manager of International Programs for the U.S. Department of the Navy. He held this job from 2013 until his retirement from the U.S. Federal Service in 2023 - after 38 years of service. In this capacity, he managed the acquisition of the U.S. Navy training flight simulators for international programs such as the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, SH-60 Seahawk, and the E2-C/D Programs for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, France, and Japan, respectively. He also managed the acquisition of the U.S. Navy-Marine training flight simulators for the Presidential Helicopter Program (HMX-1). Dr. Johnson also served as a Public Defender in 2003 and recently as Director of Public Relations for the Golden Key International Honor Society in 2019. During this timeframe, he started a "GoFundMe" effort for victims of Hurricane Dorian. Earlier appointments include work in U.S. Department of Navy (DoN) logistics from 1996 through 2013 and a position as a personnel management specialist in the DoN from 1988 until 1996.

Industry: Executive Legislative and General Government Except Finance

Current Organization: Florida Coalition to Prevent Veteran's Homelessness, Inc. & Executive Director of Mercy Foundation, Inc. Homeless Veterans' Program

Specialty: Director of Compliance

Honors & Awards: 2024 Osceola County NAACP Community Service Award

Affiliations: The Global Directory of Who's Who, Continental Who's Who Registry, PHI DELTA PHI, International Leadership Society, PHI KAPPA PHI HONOR SOCIETY, Marquis Who's Who Magazine, Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, Golden Key International Honor Society, Fulbright Association, Marquis Who's Who in America - 76th Edition,

Family: Spouse, Gomez-Johnson, Gina Y CIV USN (USA), Children, Monica (1978); Diana (1985)

Career

(2003 - 2004)

9th Judicial Curcuit

Assistant Public Defender

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

(2000 - 2001)

FLA 9th Juducial Curcuit

Criiminal & Civil Court Mediator

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

(1988 - 2023)

U.S. Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Training Division

Personnel Managerment Specialist & Deputy Assistant Program Manager

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

(1983 - 2016)

U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army

Court Reporter; Legal Administrative Officer; G-7 Training Officer

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Florida Coalition to Prevent Veteran Homelessness, Inc

CEO and Founder

United States of America

Homeless Veterans' Program for the Mercy Foundation in Kissimmee, FL

Director

United States of America

Published Works

(2020)

Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PhD: Improving U.S. Navy Procurement Administrative Lead Times (PALT) of DoD Contracts

(2012)

Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PhD: An Analysis of IT Governance Practices in the Federal Government: Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Terrorist Attacks

Professional honors and awards

(2024)

2024 Osceola County NAACP Community Service Award

In recognition of many contributions to the community.

(2023)

MERCY FOUNDATION, INC. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For His Outstanding Performance, Service, Hardworking, and Dedication as Director of Veteran's Program.

U.S. Congressional Advisor on Military Affairs; Osceola County, FLa. Infrastructure Planning and Zoning Commissioner

Ensuring strategic oversight in critical infrastructure development.

(2021)

Induction into the Library of Congress for Military Achievements

Two Global War on Terrorism Medals

Two Meritorious Service Medals

(1991)

Bronze Star Medal

A Decorated U.S. Army veteran

First responder in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm

( 2018)

Public Policy and Administration

Education Level: Ph.D.

Institute Name: Walden University

Location: United States of America

( 2006)

International Taxation

Education Level: LLM

Institute Name: St. Thomas University College of Law

Location: United States of America

( 2003)

Education Level: J.D.

Institute Name: Barry University

Location: United States of America

( 1995)

Education Level: M.B.A.

Institute Name: University of Indianapolis

Location: United States of America

( 1987)

Public Administration

Education Level: M.A.

Institute Name: Webster University

Location: United States of America

( 1979)

Psychology

Education Level: B.A.

Institute Name: Aurora University

Location: United States of America

2022

Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida

Guess Speaker: "Improving the Lives of Veterans"

United States of America

2024

Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida

Humanitarian Award

United States of America

2024

NAACP CORNELIUS CHAMBERS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

In Recognition of "Your Many Contributions to our Community".

United States of America

2023

U.S. Presidential Letters of Appreciation for 38 years of Federal Service

President William Jefferson Clinton, President George Walker Bush, and President Barack Hussein Obama

United States of America

2021

Library of Congress Inductee for Military Achievements

Inducted into the Library of Congress for military achievements in 2021.

United States of America

2020

"Distinguished Leader In Central Florida" for Black History Month in the U.S. House Congressional Record H1121: 2020

honored and recognized by Congressman Darren Soto as a "Distinguished Leader In Central Florida".

United States of America

2022

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition: Congressman Darren Soto.

For heroic service to the United States in the global war on terrorism.

United States of America

2023

Osceola County Lt. Lloyd Burton, Jr. Community Service Award

Providing exemplary service to homeless veterans in Osceola County, Florida.

United States of America

2020

Fulbright Association - Walden University Chapter

Since 2020, Dr. Johnson has been also active with the Walden University Chapter of the Fulbright Association where he has served in a Pro bono capacity as the acting Director of Compliance

United States of America

Vital Statistics

Date of Birth

1956-12-19

Gender

Place of Birth

Leland, Mississippi,United States of America

Parents

Father Name

Robert Thomas

Mother Name

Alice Johnson

Marriage

Gomez-Johnson, Gina Y CIV USN (USA)

2 Children

Monica (1978); Diana (1985)

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