Dr. Kathy Johanson is an alumna and Associate Professor at CityU, who can also claim the designation of innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist to her name.

In addition to spending over two decades as an Engineering Manager at Boeing, Kathy also started O Wines — a company that was later purchased by Chateau Ste. Michelle — and co-founded the O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarship, which provides students in need with $20,000 scholarships to put towards their college education.

CityU got to catch up with Kathy during the school’s 40th Anniversary celebration, and learned what she most appreciated about her time learning at CityU. Here is what she had to say…