Nancy Johnston

Executive Director, Piedmont Triad Office

Department: Statewide Offices

Contact Information

[email protected]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/nvjohnston

About

Nancy Johnston serves as Executive Director of NCBiotech's Piedmont Triad office, leading strategic partnerships, supporting life sciences economic development, and strengthening ecosystem growth across a 12-county region with a goal of statewide impact.  

As an NC Certified Economic Developer, Johnston brings more than 20 years of executive experience spanning industry, academia, research parks, and nonprofit organizations. She is a trusted advisor focused on building high-impact partnerships leveraging resources to identify opportunities and solutions.  In her role, she connects industry and academia, entrepreneurs and investors, and engages with community leaders to help strengthen the region and drive growth.

Johnston has been recognized for her contributions in magnifying the Piedmont Triad as an emerging life sciences hub by convening key leaders, advancing STEM education and workforce initiatives, and strengthening the region's innovation ecosystem. She leads Triad BioNight, the region's premier life sciences excellence awards networking event, in collaboration with the NCBiotech Piedmont Triad Advisory Committee and has championed and supported entrepreneurial and commercialization programs that support company and regional growth.

A Leadership North Carolina Class XXIV graduate, Johnston participates on statewide and regional boards focused on innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. She holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from High Point University.