Christopher Janzen

Christopher Janzen is the Senior Vice President, Academic at Algonquin College. Christopher has previously served as the Borough Council President of New Berlin and as a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University. Christopher also worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health and as a summer student at 3M.

Janzen has played an integral role in the success of each of their previous positions. As the Borough Council President of New Berlin, they were responsible for all aspects of governance of the borough. Under their leadership, the department of chemistry at Susquehanna University went through a complete re-invention, including the hiring of all current faculty, designing and building a new building, modernizing and expanding instrument holdings, and increasing the publication rate dramatically. As a post-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health, they conducted groundbreaking research that led to several publications in prestigious journals.

Janzen is a highly accomplished individual with a proven track record of success in various roles. Christopher is an effective leader with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Christopher is dedicated to their work and is always looking for ways to improve their performance. Janzen is an excellent communicator and has a deep understanding of the needs of their students and colleagues. Christopher is truly committed to their career and to making a positive impact on those around him.

Christopher Janzen received their PhD in Chemistry from Texas A&M University and their BA in Chemistry from Hamline University.

Julie Beauchamp - Dean, School of Business, Maggie Cusson - Dean, Academic Development, and Jane Trakalo - Dean, Faculty of Health, Public Safety & Community Studies report to Christopher Janzen. Christopher Janzen reports to Claude Brulé, President & CEO. They work with Patrick Devey - AVP, Global, Online, and Corporate Learning, Tracy McDougall - Director, President’s Office & Communications, and Mark Savenkoff - Vice President, Advancement.