Dr. Joy Johnson is SFU's 10th president and vice-chancellor. Widely respected in the academic and research communities, Joy stepped into the role of president after six years of achievement as SFU’s vice-president, research and international, and a …

Joy Louise Johnson FRSC FCAHS is the 10th President and Vice-Chancellor of Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. A health scientist and researcher in gender and health, she became the first woman to be appointed Vice-President Research at …

She currently serves as the President and Vice-Chancellor of SFU. Previously she was a Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia and served as the Scientific Director for the Institute of Gender and Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2008-2014).

Joy Johnson is president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University, and professor in its Faculty of Health Sciences. As president, Joy is committed to enhancing student learning experiences, working towards Indigenous reconciliation, and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the university.

Jun 5, 2024 · We all know Joy Johnson: the 10th president and vice-chancellor of SFU whose first term has been filled with challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, the TSSU strike, and the shutdown of the SFU football team.. There’s room for improvement in how she’s handled some of SFU’s more prominent issues.

Jan 19, 2021 · Dr. Joy Johnson, SFU's 10th president and vice-chancellor, is passionate about SFU's academic and research mission.As president, Joy is committed to enhancing student learning experiences, working towards reconciliation, and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across SFU.

Oct 30, 2024 · OTTAWA —Joy Johnson, President of Simon Fraser University, was appointed Vice-Chair of Universities Canada’s Board of Directors for a term of one year today, at the organization’s semi-annual membership meeting.

As SFU's president and vice-chancellor, Joy is committed to carrying out SFU's vision to be a leading research university advancing an inclusive and sustainable future, as outlined in What's Next: The SFU Strategy.

SFU re-appoints Joy Johnson as president and vice-chancellor for another term: Early in 2024, SFU Board of Governors voted unanimously to re-appoint Joy Johnson as president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University. The further five-year term begins Sept. 1, 2025, and runs to Aug. 31, 2030.