Lucia Galante Johnson

Lucia Galante Johnson serves as an adjunct assistant professor for the Master of Arts program in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at California State University, Dominguez Hills, bringing extensive practical experience from court settings and private mediation practice.

Her educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Sociology with emphasis on Family and Human Development from University of San Diego's Institute for Peace and Justice
• Professional training in Conflict Resolution Management and Mediation from Loyola Law School

Professor Johnson's research expertise spans critical areas in applied conflict resolution:

• Conflict Resolution and Mediation methodologies
• Peacebuilding frameworks
• Specialized applications in Family & Probate Mediation
• Restorative Justice Practices implementation
• Conflict in School systems
• International Relations contexts

Her career bridges academic instruction and frontline practice through leadership roles including former Commissioner for Los Angeles County Board of Hospitals, board membership with Southern California Mediation Association, and prior service on the Los Angeles County Office of Education board. This multifaceted experience enables her to deliver practice-oriented instruction in the NCRP program with emphasis on real-world application across diverse institutional settings.