Joan is a dedicated community leader with a diverse background in education, healthcare and entrepreneurship.
After retiring as a school principal, Joan returned to university to become a Registered Nurse and before being elected, worked in mental health in Regina’s downtown. She has also been a small business owner as a Nurse Education Consultant assisting Healthcare organizations as well as school divisions and other sectors navigate public healthinitiatives.
Joan continues to hold her teaching licence and has supported aspiring educators through her sessional work with the University of Regina’s faculty of Education as a field advisor. Her extensive experience includes serving as Chair on various local and provincial boards, leading with compassion, wisdom, and integrity.