Ursula Johnson, PhD
Director of upSTART Community Program and Manager of Behavioral Health and Social Work
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Get to know Ursula Johnson, PhD
Dr. Ursula Johnson manages a state-funded child maltreatment prevention grant in the Division of Public Health Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Her philosophy of care is rooted in a deep commitment to the well-being of children and families, particularly those facing adversity. Dr. Johnson believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach that integrates prevention, intervention and support.
Her experiences in public health, community programs, and academic settings have shaped understanding of the complex factors impacting child development and family dynamics. She is dedicated to leveraging data-driven strategies, fostering collaborative partnerships, and empowering individuals and communities to create nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Dr. Johnson's work is guided by the principles of equity, access, and culturally responsive practice, ensuring that all children and families have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Research, Measurement, and Statistics | 2011 |
| Houston Baptist University | Masters | Master in Counseling Psychology | 2005 |
| The University of Houston | Bachelors | Bachelor in Psychology | 2001 |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Johnson, Ursula Y., and Darrell M. Hull. Parent involvement and science achievement: A cross-classified multilevel latent growth curve analysis. The Journal of Educational Research, 107.5 (2014): 399-409
Montroy, Janelle J., Emily C. Merz, Jeffrey M. Williams, Susan H. Landry, Ursula Y. Johnson, Tricia A. Zucker, Michael Assel et al. Hot and cool dimensionality of executive function: Model invariance across age and maternal education in preschool children. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 49 (2019): 188-201
Johnson, Ursula Y., Veronica Martinez-Cantu, Arminta L. Jacobson, and Carla-Marie Weir. The home instruction for parents of preschool youngsters program's relationship with mother and school outcomes. Early Education & Development, 23, no. 5 (2012): 713-727
Merz, Emily C., Susan H. Landry, Ursula Y. Johnson, Jeffrey M. Williams, and Kwanghee Jung. Effects of a responsiveness–focused intervention in family child care homes on children’s executive function. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 34 (2016): 128-139
Chen, Danxia, Ursula Y. Johnson, Darrell M. Hull, and Jon K. Reid. Workplace skills development: A multilevel study of Jamaican unattached youth. Journal of Career Assessment, 24, no. 2 (2016): 307-317