Our Professional Team
Metta Johnson, Nurse Consultant and Certified Care Manager, works with you and your health care providers to ensure you or your loved one receives the best possible care. With over 20 years experience as a Nurse Consultant and Certified Care Manager serving clients with serious, chronic and terminal illnesses, Metta and her team of Certified Care Managers, RNs and Social Workers understands your needs.
Metta Johnson & Associates provide solutions, allowing your family the security of knowing there is one single provider with a comprehensive view of your loved one’s health care and daily living needs. Offering a variety of services that bring the pieces of the puzzle together, Metta’s Certified Care Managers help you and your family navigate the health care maze, determining resources and viable options to address the full range of needs for you or your loved one.
Michael Johnson
President and CEO
LCSW C-ASWCM ACHT NCG Certified Aging Life Care Manager and National Certified Guardian
Michael has over fifteen years working as a medical social worker. He spent many of those years working as a hospice social worker, in which he supervised and directed teams of social workers. During that time he honed his skills in helping families understand complex medical issues, confusing government benefits, and the emotional challenges of caring for a loved one with various medical needs.
As a licensed clinical social worker Michael has extensive understanding of mental health diagnosis and their treatments. Additionally, Michael takes a holistic approach to helping his clients and their loved ones. He has also helped people achieve a renewed sense of peace in facing their healthcare needs through the use of his training in clinical hypnotherapy. He has developed several audio tracks for stress relief and pain reduction.
“The best part of this work is when my client and their loved ones get a sense of peace and reassurance knowing that someone is in their corner to provide expertise, compassion, and advocacy.”
Michael had the opportunity to talk about his work on the December 2015 episode of the radio talk show Senior Salute. It was hosted by Elder Law Attorney Victoria Collier, CELA. Click here to hear what they had to say.
Michael has over fifteen years working as a medical social worker. He spent many of those years working as a hospice social worker, in which he supervised and directed teams of social workers.
Metta Johnson
Founder and President EmeritaMetta Johnson, President and Certified Care Manager, has over 25 years of experience serving clients. Metta has clinical expertise in cancer, palliative care and gerontology.
Clyde Johnson
CFOClyde Johnson has 40 years of healthcare finance experience including 10 years as an Audit Manager for healthcare clients with a National CPA firm.
Our Professional Team:
Bringing it All Together
Our team has advanced training in geriatrics and mental health as well as grief & loss and care management. We use an interdisciplinary holistic systems approach to assess issues, tailoring solutions to each individual’s needs while respectfully maintaining the client and family’s integrity and dignity. The team works collaboratively to bring the best possible care to you or your loved one, determining resources and providing support and recommendations for a wide variety of needs and circumstances.
Linda Selvidge
BSN, RN, MBA, Certified Aging Life Care ManagerLinda began her healthcare career in a most traditional way—as a nurse at the patient’s bedside. Rising into management roles within the hospital and beyond, she has 25+ years of experience in clinical and operations management.
Peggy S. Lee
RN BSN MBA Certified Case ManagerPeggy Lee has practiced nursing in wide variety of areas including the following: ICU, Red Cross, Case Management, home health, IV infusion and hospice. Having received her BSN at the Medical College of Georgia and her Master’s in Business Administration, she has used her extensive education to serve in the community.
Emily Wright
LCSW, C-ASWCM Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Advanced Social Work Case ManagerEmily is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with patients and families in need. Emily has extensive experience and expertise in the arena of hospice and palliative care, working with patients and family members to providing support, education and guidance.
Pej Mahdavi
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPej Mahdavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that resides in Gwinnett County. Pej’s brings a wealth of counseling, mental health treatment and care management experiences.
Amanda N. Brown
LCSW, C-ASWCM, Care ManagerAmanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Social Work Care Manager with over 16 years of professional experience in a variety of clinical settings.
Kathy Escandon
BSN RN Care ManagerKathy Escandon BSN RN is a certified Care Manager. Kathy has 26 years of nursing experience including critical care, medical/oncology, outpatient hemodialysis and home health care.
Gerrie Thomas, BSN, RN
Care ManagerGerrie’s background in oncology has given her the skillset she needs to be an effective care manager and advocate. Gerrie has a passion for meeting people in whatever their situation and helping them navigate a difficult diagnosis and the complex medical world. She has excellent communication and time management skills.
Bridgett Skelton, RN, BSN, MBA, CMC
Certified Aging Life Care ManagerBridgett is excited to be on the expert team at Metta Johnson and Associates as a Geriatric Care Manager where she can nurture her passion to use her clinical and knowledge of the healthcare system to help patients and families receive the highest quality care possible.
Grace Garcia, RN, BSN
Care ManagerGrace has over 25 years of experience as an RN in multiple fields of geriatric nursing practice including Cardiac/Neuro/Medical Surgical ICU, Emergency, Rehabilitation and Trauma care.
Andi Rose, RN, BSN
Care ManagerAndi will use her vast experience in various fields to help clients manage their medications, provider appointments, and guide them through the complex healthcare system. She is always an advocate for her patients and works to make sure that they receive the care that they need and deserve.