Joan loves the field of audiology because it allows her to be part of a community that is dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life and helping them better connect with the world around them. She has a Bachelor of Science in microbiology with a minor in emerging global disease from Iowa State University and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Iowa. Joan hopes to use her background in public health to promote healthy hearing and improve outcomes for the people she serves. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, cooking, and family time.