Tara Johnson

I'm leading complex public health initiatives at the City of Hamilton, translating research, policy, and stakeholder input into operational plans, recommendations, and measurable outcomes across mental health, substance use, chronic disease prevention, and community wellbeing.

Through Starling Strategic Consulting, I partner with public, education, nonprofit, and health-sector organizations on strategic planning, organizational assessments, facilitation, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation. I turn complex information into practical strategies and sustainable organizational improvements.

My work brings together municipal leaders, healthcare partners, school boards, community agencies, and provincial organizations to advance shared priorities. I've led environmental scans, GIS analysis, business-case development, quality improvement, and public-facing digital resource modernization.

I also bring experience in public health education, elementary teaching, and research-informed content strategy. I build collaborative relationships, simplify complex issues, and guide initiatives from concept through implementation.