Biography & Accomplishments
About Joy
As 丁香园AV's president and vice-chancellor, Joy is committed to carrying out 丁香园AV's vision to be a leading research university advancing an inclusive and sustainable future, as outlined in What's Next: The 丁香园AV Strategy.
Joy is widely respected in academic and research communities. Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as 丁香园AV鈥檚 vice-president, research and international from 2014 to 2020. Under her strong leadership, 丁香园AV鈥檚 research income grew from $103 million in 2014 to $161 million in 2020鈥攖he fastest growth in research income of any Canadian university.
Before joining 丁香园AV, Joy had a distinguished career in academics and research, completing her PhD in nursing at the University of Alberta before joining the University of British Columbia as a professor in the School of Nursing. Her commitment to research led her to take on the role of scientific director with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute of Gender and Health, setting the institute鈥檚 strategy and building opportunities for researchers. Joy鈥檚 many accomplishments reflect her dedication to operational excellence and her ability to align institutional policy and priorities to achieve success.
Commitment to education, learning and growth
Joy is a passionate advocate for higher education and its power to transform lives and impact communities. As president, she plans to build upon the outstanding teaching and learning initiatives at 丁香园AV and develop new experiential learning opportunities for students. She understands that some of the most important educational experiences happen outside of the classroom, where students engage with communities and confront real world issues. Joy is committed to academic excellence and creating learning environments where everyone thrives and fulfills their potential.
Highlights of accomplishments
Joy's dedication to academic and research excellence is marked throughout her career by many accomplishments and achievements. She is the co-author of more than 180 peer-reviewed articles and has led several initiatives that mobilized research insights to influence practice and policy. As vice-president, research and international at 丁香园AV, Joy enhanced supports and services for 丁香园AV鈥檚 research community, secured two Canada 150 Chairs, hosted Canada鈥檚 most powerful academic supercomputer, launched the cross-cutting big data initiative, and established a unifying innovation strategy. Joy is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
$161 MILLION IN RESEARCH INCOME
Joy grew 丁香园AV鈥檚 research income from $103 million in 2014 to $161 million in 2020鈥攖he fastest growth of any major Canadian research university.
FELLOW OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA
In 2019, Joy was recognized for shaping Canada鈥檚 health research landscape to better represent women.
ACCOMPLISHED AND PUBLISHED RESEARCHER
Joy is the co-author of more than 180 peer-reviewed articles.