Cody Johnson’s journey from student at NorthStar Academy to aspiring diplomat is a testament of faith, adaptability, and the importance of lifelong learning. Through personal stories of travel and growth, he emphasizes embracing opportunities, learning from diverse cultures, and the necessity of self-awareness in achieving one’s calling.
• Embracing faith while navigating uncertainty
• The transformative experience of hitchhiking on a volcano
• NorthStar Academy’s influence on cultural understanding
• Leadership lessons learned through student governance
• The significance of adaptability in shaping career goals
Cody Johnson
Cody Deitrick Johnson of Danville, Pennsylvania, is a first-generation Australian-American student and alumnus of NorthStar Academy, where he served as Student Body President from 2018-2020 and discovered God’s call to international relations. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science and leadership development and served as 2023-2024 Student Body President at Houghton University. During his undergraduate career, Cody studied abroad in London, worked with a Christian missions organization in Central Europe, and interned with the U.S. Congress and Department of State in Washington, D.C. As a Department of State Rangel Fellow, Cody is attending Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies on a full-tuition scholarship. After completing his master’s degree in international relations, he will join the U.S. Foreign Service as an American diplomat, accompanied by his wife, Grace Deitrick Johnson. Cody is a classically-trained pianist, vocalist, and actor and enjoys all forms of outdoor adventure, from hiking to scuba diving.
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