Ashley Johnson | At-Large Trustee 

Class of 1997, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Why I Serve

Going off to college is kind of magical. It’s often your first taste of independence. I applied to the UW and was accepted without ever having visited. My grandparents lived in Washington and I just knew I wanted to be here. I spent my first year living in the old Lander Hall, walking across campus among the cherry blossoms and majesty of Suzzallo Library.

When I was around seven years old, I thought about being a dentist and then a pilot. I didn’t have much of an idea of becoming a doctor until I was in college. I volunteered for a while at the UW Medical Center. It was in the surgical center and I got to watch some orthopedic surgeries. I followed that by volunteering at Harborview Medical Center. After those experiences, I started thinking about pursuing medicine.

I like the idea of lifelong learning. It’s something that I still do practicing medicine. One of my main goals is to help promote the idea of keeping educational costs down for students. I want them to be able to keep an open mind during their time at UW. Whatever class you take, whatever activity, explore and keep an open mind about your opportunities.

Biography

Ashley Johnson is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with North Sound Emergency Medicine at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. He has worked in the field of emergency medicine for 15 years. He completed medical school, residency and fellowship in ultrasound in New York City. He is a clinical faculty member at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. He lives within walking distance of Husky Stadium with his wife and two children.