Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is an experienced language educator and business development professional with a background in Italian instruction and second language acquisition. Currently serving as an Italian < English Course Specialist at Duolingo since January 2022, Eric also instructs Italian at Carnegie Mellon University and has previously held a similar role at the University of Pittsburgh. Eric's prior experience includes directing business development at Pack Up + Go, focusing on growth strategies and partnership establishment. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Second Language Acquisition in progress at Carnegie Mellon University, Eric also holds a Master of Arts in Italian Language and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Italian Studies from the University of Virginia.