Sarah E. Johnson, BSN, BA, RN-BC

Sarah E. Johnson is a passionate nurse, devoted farmer and environmental stewardship professional, merging healthcare, agriculture and ecological responsibility to cultivate a healthier world where people and the planet flourish. She leads an award-winning environmental stewardship program at Providence St. Patrick hospital where she drives innovative approaches to reduce carbon emissions within the healthcare sector. For three years running, her hospital has been recognized as a leader in waste management by Practice Greenhealth. She has led and participated in multiple research and quality improvement projects aimed at quantifying and reducing healthcare’s impact on the environment, which includes the introduction and exploration of Nurse Sensitive Environmental Indicators.
Sarah serves as a Board Member for the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center and the Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmer’s Market. She is also active on the local Wildfire, Smoke, Heat and Health council hosted by Climate Smart Missoula, and the Education and Advocacy Council hosted by the Missoula Food Band and Community Center. She has been a guest lecturer for the nursing programs across the nation on the topic of environmental stewardship, nursing, and healthcare. Sarah also owns and operates a small family farm in Florence, Montana with her husband and children that is dedicated to building soil health, conserving resources, and expanding local food options for her community.