Heather Joseph is a United States–based advocate for open access and particularly academic journal publishing reform.

In this role, Joseph led the non-profit start-up enterprise's business, operational, administrative, and strategic development.

[3] Joseph encourages scientists to encourage their publications to get the broadest readership possible by discussing publishing options with research institutions, scientific societies, and the government.

[2] She advocates for the passing of the Federal Research Public Access Act.

[5] In December 2020, the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) recognized her accomplishments "as a leader in the open access movement" by selecting Joseph for the 2021 Miles Conrad Award.