Dr. Phil Johnson's Bio
Dr. Phil Johnson is the founder of Global Next Research Group and Leadership Institute.
He possesses a master’s degree in education and a Ph.D. in international relations. He is a
former teacher, school administrator, and educational director for a statewide organization of schools
and colleges. He has been involved in developing large educational conferences, designing a variety of
educational programs, serving as the managing editor for Life@School magazine and
creating the design and curriculum for Global Next Leadership Institute. In addition to his
extensive first-hand research throughout Europe and the Middle East, Dr. Johnson is also an author
and frequent speaker at domestic and international conferences. Phil is the husband of Haeryeon and
the father of two sons, Kris and Sam.