Know Your Board Member: Christopher Johnson

​Today, we are introducing Christopher Johnson.
Christopher Johnson is a graduate of Michigan State
University with a degree in biology. He also has a
Forensic Science certificate from Wayne State University.
Mr. Johnson has certifications in Grief After Suicide,
Advanced Grief Specialist, End-of-Life Death Doula, Grief
Work in Virtual Settings, Preventing Suicide in Emergency
Departments, and Supporting Young Adult Grief,
Advance Care Planning.
Christopher has over 32 years of experience in Forensic
Science as a Medicolegal Death Investigator and
Pathologist Assistant.
He has 19 years of experience as an Advanced Grief
Specialist, End of Life Practitioner, and Facilitator with
many Grief support groups for hospice, victims’ Impact
Panels, and Youth Grief and Bereavement Organizations.
Mr. Johnson worked with at-risk youth and facilitated
Workshops, Grief Retreats, Mentoring, Expert Panel for
Grief, and Career Guidance for over 20 years.
Mr. Johnson is a Board Member of Ele’s Place.
Member of The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance.
In November 2016, I had a near-death experience during
my spinal cord surgery. After my experience and talking
to God, I knew I had a calling to do. I started doing Death
Doula and Grief support full-time.
I am very enthusiastic about being an advocate for
children who are grieving, as well as working with
families who are experiencing their loved ones who are
dying.
We are honored to have Christopher share his knowledge and experience with us as a member of the Evergreen Board of Directors.