Alexandra Johnston

Alexandra Johnston is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, serving as Director of Master's Programs & Career Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University, an M.A. in TESOL & Bilingual Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Stanford University, and a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Washington University in St. Louis.

Her research focuses on discourse analysis in institutional and family settings, particularly examining immigration gatekeeping processes, identity negotiation, and communication dynamics in decision-making contexts. Her work bridges sociolinguistics, education, and applied linguistics, emphasizing practical applications in policy and pedagogy.

Key themes in her publications include the analysis of public discourse, mediation mechanisms in administrative contexts, and the sociocultural dimensions of language use. Her work contributes to understanding how language shapes power structures and institutional interactions.