Ms. Helen Johnson has been a library and information science professional for the past 40 years and holds a B.A in Library and Information Studies from the University of the West Indies, Mona, and an MSc. in Management of Library and Information Services from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Ms. Johnson's entry into the library field commenced in 1984 when she assumed duties as Librarian I, Scarborough Library, in charge of the Adult and Children's Library. She subsequently became Head of the Tobago Library Service from 1999-2007, following which she left the public library setting to enter the academic environment as Campus Librarian, John S. Donaldson Campus, University of Trinidad and Tobago. In 2013, Ms. Johnson returned to her former position as Head of the Tobago Library Service and was instrumental in ensuring the successful opening of the new Scarborough Library with cutting-edge technologies. The Scarborough Library is still the only location in the English-speaking Caribbean with an automated book return and laptop kiosks.

In 2017, Ms. Johnson was promoted to the position of Director at NALIS. She initially served as Director of the Heritage Library Division but in 2019 was assigned to the Information Networks Division (IND) and has been responsible for the upgrading of NALIS's ICT Infrastructure. A key project in IND has been the securing of a technical assistance grant from WIP) for the creation of accessible items in various formats under the Marrakesh Treaty. Ms. Johnson remains steadfast in her efforts to position NALIS as a leader in the region by spearheading and implementing new initiatives.