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Majors: Accounting
Current Title: Senior Risk Consultant, EY
Dylan Johnson is a senior consultant at Ernst & Young in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he specializes in internal audit controls and financial reporting compliance. He also serves as a pro bono consultant for Cintrifuse, a startup tech incubator that empowers founders to scale their ventures and catalyze innovation in their respective industries. Prior to launching his professional career, Dylan earned a master’s degree in accountancy with a focus on information management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a board member of two Cincinnati organizations: Queen City Kitchen, which works to alleviate hunger in the community in an environment of respect, care and hospitality, and 1n5, which seeks to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness. During his time at William Paterson, Dylan was active in the Student Government Association, serving as a student representative on the University’s Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the University’s nationally ranked rugby club team, and an undergraduate fellow with the Office of Alumni Relations. In a tribute to his late grandmother, Lucille Ferrero, and driven by a desire to contribute to the University that had given him so much, Dylan established the Lucille Ferrero Annual Scholarship to support accounting majors who demonstrate campus involvement. In addition, in his estate plans, Dylan has arranged to create a scholarship to continue to give back to students.'
Proudest Professional Accomplishment: “Being a first-generation college student at William Paterson University! The University provided me with a wonderful education and campus experience that had a positive impact on me and my career. Through my involvement in so many wonderful WP clubs and activities, I connected with countless individuals who helped me succeed as a student and beyond.”
WP Pride. “As a resident assistant, I would always tell my residents to get involved. Looking back on my tenure at WP, it was my involvement that got me to where I am today. Being a part of the student government, Board of Trustees, rugby team, and many other activities allowed me to have the foundation I needed for success.”
