Sally Johnson initially became a friend of Eastman as she followed her younger daughter Emlyn’s Eastman experience as she completed both her undergraduate and doctoral studies in flute performance. The experience continued as now son-in-law, Daniel Ketter, received doctoral degrees in cello performance and in theory. The entire family (which includes husband Bill, older daughter, Hannah Ong, M.D. and her husband Ryan) looks forward to continuing their relationship with the University.

Sally is a Jefferson Medical College/Duke trained practicing forensic psychiatrist who has continued an academic career after retiring as a Captain in the US Public Health Service. She is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she is the Clinical Director of the UNC Forensic Psychiatry Program and Clinic, and also teaches at both Duke and UNC Schools of Law.  She conducts criminal and civil evaluations, having extensive experience as an expert witness, is involved in research with military veteran populations, and consults nationally and internationally on forensic issues, including corrections, violence risk management, and law enforcement concerns.

Sally has been an active member of the inaugural Carolina Performing Arts Board at UNC and previously served as secretary of the North Carolina Symphony Board.  Sally and Bill spend their time between homes in North Carolina and Tennessee. Sally also serves as president of the Johnson Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting health, education, and the arts.