Jo Ann Johnston

Biography

Jo Ann Johnston is an award-winning professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, media relations, and higher education. She currently serves as marketing and communications manager with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.

Jo Ann is a proud UCalgary alumni with a bachelor of fine arts degree. She also holds a bachelor of communication in public relations from Mount Royal University, an MA in professional communication from Royal Roads University, and is an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

In addition, she brings extensive experience teaching and mentoring students, focusing on practical, real-world business applications.