Cynthia Johansen

Cynthia Johansen was appointed the inaugural Registrar/CEO of the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) in September 2018. Prior to that, she was the CEO/Registrar of the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC), and led that organization through the amalgamation of B.C.?s three nursing regulators to form BCCNP. BCCNP is responsible for the regulation of registered nurses and nurse practitioners in British Columbia. Prior to joining CRNBC, Cynthia served as the Registrar/CEO of the College of Dental Hygienists of B.C.

Cynthia holds a BA in Political Science, an MA in Leadership Studies, and an MSc in Information Management. She has extensive experience in investigating and reporting on issues of public safety and access to care, and working with government, the public and stakeholders on improving professional practice standards and health profession regulation.