History of Marva Johnson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 20, 2025

Marva Johnson is an American business executive and education policy official. She is set to become president of Florida A&M University in May 2025. Before this appointment, Johnson served as chair of the Florida Board of Education (2015-2017). She has experience in the cable and telecommunications industry, as well as holding appointed positions under Florida governors Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis, demonstrating her involvement in both the private sector and public service, particularly in the realm of education.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 26, 2014: Appointed to Florida Board of Education

On March 26, 2014, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Marva Johnson to the Florida Board of Education for a term beginning March 26, 2014, and ending December 31, 2017. At that time, she was a corporate vice president for Bright House Networks.

May 20, 2015: Elected Chair of the Florida Board of Education

On May 20, 2015, the SBE elected Marva Johnson as its next chair, succeeding Gary Chartrand.

2015: Chair of the Florida Board of Education

In 2015, Marva Johnson served as chair of the Florida Board of Education.

2015: Member of the National Board of Women in Cable and Telecommunications

In 2015, Marva Johnson was a member of the National Board of Women in Cable and Telecommunications.

2017: Larry Robinson led the university

In 2017 Larry Robinson led the Florida A&M University

2017: Served on the Florida Constitution Revision Commission

In 2017, Johnson served on the Florida Constitution Revision Commission and proposed an amendment concerning educational programs and public funding for private schools.

2017: Chair of the Florida Board of Education

In 2017, Marva Johnson served as chair of the Florida Board of Education.

December 31, 2017: End of term on Florida Board of Education

On December 31, 2017, Marva Johnson's term on the Florida Board of Education ended.

July 2, 2020: Government Affairs Consultant and Enterprise Florida Board Member

As of July 2, 2020, Marva Johnson was a government affairs consultant for Charter Communications and also served on the Enterprise Florida Board. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the Jacksonville 2020 Host Committee announced that Marva Johnson would be joining the larger committee to help with planning the Republican National Convention.

2024: Larry Robinson resigned

In 2024 Larry Robinson resigned from Florida A&M University.

May 2025: Group Vice President at Charter Communications

By May 2025, Marva Johnson was serving as group vice president of the internet and cable TV at Charter Communications.

May 2025: Appointed president of Florida A&M University

In May 2025, Marva Johnson was appointed president of Florida A&M University.

May 16, 2025: Hired as President of Florida A&M University

On May 16, 2025, Florida A&M University's Board of Trustees voted 8 to 4 to hire Marva Johnson as president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. She succeeded Larry Robinson, who led the university from 2017 to 2024 and resigned.