Johnny Smith Jr., Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, Ascension, has been named a rising star by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Johnny oversees public relations, public affairs and thought leadership for Ascension.
Becker’s honored 66 healthcare leaders under age 40 for their innovative approaches to health system improvement and patient care.
Johnny has secured more than 600 media placements for 65 Ascension leaders in the past fiscal year, worth over $31 million in publicity value. His team champions the public relations strategy for Ascension’s service line priorities and he co-leads change management communications.
“Each and every day, Johnny and his team bring to the public stories of our Mission in action in the communities we serve,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Ascension. “We are truly blessed by his dedication and commitment to service and to our national health ministry.”
Johnny serves on the American Lung Association National Board of Directors, and the St. Louis board for the Marillac Mission Fund. Johnny earned a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University and Bachelor of Science from Ball State University.
