Joanie has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Seattle Science Foundation since November of 2006. Prior to joining SSF, Joanie’s career was focused on clinical research and education.

Most recently, Joanie served as the Manager of Neuroscience Research and Education at the Seattle Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, WA. In this role, she provided oversight and leadership for the day to day operations of neuroscience clinical research trials, and professional and community education initiatives. Prior to returning to Swedish Medical Center in Feb. of 2005, Joanie spent 9 months in a start up medical device company managing both an international and domestic trial for the treatment of coronary artery disease.

With management experience in the day to day operations of Cardiovascular and Neuroscience Clinical Research, combined with industry experience in the medical device start-up arena, Joanie brings a unique skill set to both the research and education endeavors of the Seattle Science Foundation.

Joanie earned her Masters degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, and her Bachelor of Science at Ithaca College in Exercise Science and Health Studies.