Apr 2025–Present
Current role
Founder & Owner
Hungry Wolf Consulting, LLC
Consulting
About
Dr. Johanna Wolf is a consulting psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their full potential through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and human-centered leadership. She brings a unique blend of clinical and consulting expertise, along with extensive experience supporting the military. She is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and high performance.
Johanna served in the Peace Corps in Romania, and has dedicated most of her career to public service. Now, she is pivoting to bring her expertise to a wider audience, supporting clients across sectors—including national security, military, non-profit and corporate—to build strength, enhance collaboration, and achieve lasting results.
As the founder and owner of Hungry Wolf Consulting, she specializes in leadership development, performance optimization, and psychological health. Known for her ability to translate complex human dynamics into actionable strategies, she has guided elite service members, executives, and teams through meaningful transformation and growth. Most recently, she served as a consulting psychologist with a joint special operations unit.
Johanna holds a B.A. in International Relations and Hispanic & Italian Studies from The Johns Hopkins University and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy D) from George Washington University. She completed her internship at Harvard Medical School and her post-doctoral training through Boston University. She lives in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband, three boys, and two Cavapoos. She is passionate about empowering others to realize their potential and lead with authenticity.
Roles
May 2019–Jan 2026
Former role
Command Psychologist
Special Operations Command
Virginia
ConsultingPsychology
Served as the Command Psychologist to a joint inter-agency unit within the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Was responsible for all psychological-related operations at the command, including behavioral health care, Assessment & Selection, and Executive Coaching. Held responsibility for and provided oversight to the entire JIATF-NCR assessment and selection process. Developed, recommended, and utilized unique interview, psychometric assessment, and indirect psychological techniques to evaluate reliability of candidates. Provided recommendations for suitability of candidates assigned to the command. Supported assessment and selection events for selectively manned units (SMUs) and other specialized assessments, including: Joint Cyber Operations Group, Air Force First Sergeant Selection, and additional SMUs. Applied advanced psychological principles in learning theory, personality theory, and cultural awareness to highly complex national level problems. Advised commander on personnel and organizational issues. Provided individual and team coaching to unit members and leaders. Developed and conducted training, studies, and special projects pertinent to the command. Assisted in the implementation of new and current programs, including resilience and suicide prevention. As Director of Behavioral Health Clinic, conducted individual psychotherapeutic interventions with military and civilian service members and their families as needed. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated a broad range of psychological and emotional problems independently and with absolute mastery. Provided individual assessment and consultation for performance enhancement and professional/leadership development. Developed and implemented surveys, analyzed data, and briefed leadership on results. Provided oversight and supervision to psychological operations at a forward deployed task force in an austere environment and served in that environment on multiple occasions. Was a trained and certified executive coach to senior command leaders.