Joy Johnson

Joy Johnson is president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University, and professor in its Faculty of Health Sciences. Joy is committed to carrying out SFU’s vision to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future.

Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as SFU’s vice-president, research and international, and oversaw the evolution of cutting-edge research, innovation and international engagement across eight faculties. Under her leadership, SFU achieved the fastest research income growth of any university in Canada, with a focus on mobilizing knowledge to enhance the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities.

Prior to SFU, Joy had a distinguished career in academics and research. She is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and has co-authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles.

Joy is chair of the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia and chair of the Universities Canada board.