As dean of NAU’s Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing, Janina Johnson brings a career spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and workforce development to one of Arizona’s most critical fields.
Now serving as the inaugural holder of the Maria and Steve Sanghi Distinguished Deanship of Nursing, she is guiding the college through a period of rapid growth and expanded impact—preparing students to meet the healthcare needs of communities across the state.
In this conversation, Johnson reflects on what this moment means for the college and the opportunities ahead.
