Background
Chan, Joan Kawada was born on November 28, 1948 in Stockton, California, United States. Daughter of George and Kei (Takamune) Kawada.
Chan, Joan Kawada was born on November 28, 1948 in Stockton, California, United States. Daughter of George and Kei (Takamune) Kawada.
Bachelor, California State University, Sacramento, 1974. Master of Arts, California State University, 1976.
Legislation assistant, California State Legislature, Sacramento, 1978-1983; chief legislation division, Governor Office Planning and Research, Sacramento, 1983-1984; chief consultant, Governor Office Criminal Justice Planning, Sacramento, 1985-1986; deputy director administration, Government of California, Sacramento, 1986-1987; chief deputy director, Government of California, Sacramento, 1987-1991; director operations, Paul Priolo & Associations, Sacramento, 1984-1985; chief deputy director, State Department Housing and Community Development, Sacramento, since 1991.
Active numerous political campaigns, National Foundation for Cancer Research, Alzheimer's Association. Member Governor's Women Appointees Council, Japanese American Citizens League, National Association of Female Executives.
Married Norval D. Chan, October 24, 1970. 1 child, Kristine Shizuko.