Tarik Johnson

Over the years, Tarik has served in a variety of impactful leadership and teaching roles in higher education. He is the former Associate Dean of Academics and National Talent Manager at INROADS Inc., where he led national initiatives supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students and managed strategic partnerships with organizations such as UnitedHealth Group, the CDC, and AIG.

Tarik has also taught as an adjunct professor at Georgia Highlands College and served in student affairs and retention roles at Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. He has led the development of a new African American Studies degree program and was honored as Educator of the Year for the Fairburn Campus, as well as Online Campus Adjunct of the Year.

At Georgia Military College, Tarik has held multiple academic leadership roles, including Academic Dean, Department Chair, and assistant professor. In these positions, he has taught courses in history, judicial studies, and pre-law/paralegal studies while also overseeing curriculum development, launching new academic programs, and leading faculty development efforts. 

As a coach, Tarik mentors students through the law school admissions process, offering guidance on applications, LSAT preparation, and career exploration. His advising strategies have significantly boosted student engagement and success in the pre-law track.

As a coach, Tarik draws from this deep well of experience to offer hands-on, goal-oriented support to every student he works with. He takes a structured approach, guiding students through each stage of the admissions process with clarity and purpose while helping them stay focused on measurable outcomes. His encouragement empowers students to recognize their strengths and pursue their goals with confidence.

Tarik is currently pursuing a PhD in history at Liberty University, diving deep into 19th- and 20th-century U.S. legal history—specifically, the coastwise slave trade in Savannah, Georgia.