Judith Johnson

Judith Johnson
Senior Internal Auditor
Johns Hopkins University

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Judith is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a distinguished career dedicated to strengthening organizational governance, risk management, and internal controls. She brings extensive expertise in assessing financial, operational, IT, and security risks, as well as designing sustainable processes that support long-term organizational success.

 Before joining OHIA, Judith served for 15 years with a prominent international non-governmental organization (NGO), where she conducted audits across 60 countries. In this role, she provided strategic insights to leadership, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in diverse and complex environments. Her professional experience also spans multiple industries, including retail (Giant Food), non-profit (AARP), and healthcare (Kaiser Permanente), giving her a broad perspective on risk and control frameworks.

Judith earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Tuskegee University. She approaches auditing as a collaborative process—one that fosters learning, exploration, and continuous improvement. Her philosophy emphasizes partnership and engagement, ensuring that audits add value beyond compliance.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Judith enjoys gardening, listening to music, and discovering unique estate treasures.