JOANNA CARAAN

Joanna Caraan is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Life Sciences BC, where she brings more than fifteen years of experience in office administration and operations management. While she provides trusted executive-level support to the President & CEO, her true distinction lies in overseeing and evolving the day-to-day operations of the office.

Joanna is recognized for creating structure and efficiency within complex environments and situations, guiding facilities management, streamlining workflows, and coordinating programs that enhance collaboration across the organization. She combines operational rigor with an innovative mindset, introducing practices and tools that strengthen productivity, and enable teams to focus on their highest priorities.

With most of her career dedicated to the life sciences sector, Joanna has become a committed supporter of its mission and impact. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. Outside of work, Joanna nurtures her passion for gardening—cultivating vegetables, dahlias, and succulents in her community plot—and, in warmer months, enjoys cycling around Vancouver with her husband.