Johanna Dolan
Chair
Pronouns: She/He/They
Johanna Dolan, MS, SIC, RCP, RPS, RCP-F is a visionary leader, strategist, and advocate dedicated to transforming how individuals and organizations experience recovery, belonging, and sustainable growth. As Board Chair of The Frederick Center, Johanna leads efforts to strengthen board governance, expand community engagement, and advance programs that foster safety, inclusion, and equity for LGBTQIA+ individuals across Maryland.
Beyond her work with The Frederick Center, Johanna is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Dolan Research International (www.dolanresearch.net), a consulting and advisory firm focused on building recovery-oriented, human-centered workplaces. She also serves as Co-Chair of the National Steering Committee for the Center for Addiction Recovery Support, where she champions equitable systems of care that blend lived experience with evidence-based practices.
With deep roots in organizational development, behavioral health, and leadership strategy, Johanna is known for her ability to bridge grassroots and grasstops advocacy – translating vision into measurable impact. Her leadership philosophy centers on empathy, clarity, and collaboration, grounded in the belief that “the magic is in the blend”—where knowledge, compassion, and action come together to create lasting change.
