JoAnn Louise Edwards

Background

Edwards, JoAnn Louise was born on June 15, 1955 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harold Eugene and Kathryn Faye (Smith) Edwards.

Education

Associate of Arts in Human Superior vena cava syndrome with honors, Harrisburg Area Community College, 1975; Bachelor of Science with honors, Pennsylvania State University, 1981; Master of Arts in Industrial Rels./Human Resources Management, St. Francis College, 1994.

Career

Residential program worker, Pan American Corporation, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1975-1980; residential program supervisor, Pan American Corporation, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1981-1982; intensive behavior shaping supervisor, Pan American Corporation, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1982-1983; program manager, Development Resources, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1983-1985; director minimum supervision, Development Resources, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1985-1986; director human resources, Development Resources, Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1986-1996; director human resources, Northwestern Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc. of Control/Western Region, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since 1996. Member New Directions for Progress Pers. Committee, Harrisburg, 1988-1996.

Politics

Some people think that involvement in political life is something Christians should avoid. But God is present everywhere, including political institutions.

Views

God enables every person to resist evil, by accepting forgiveness and liberation, and willing to be open to the Holy Spirit.

Membership

Member Christian Churches United Pers. Committee, Harrisburg, 1989-1990. Member Harrisburg Area Pers.

Association (treasurer), Society Human Resource Management, Harrisburg Pers. Association (Vice-President).

Interests

• Theater, classical music, antiques.

Connections

Father:

Harold Eugene Edwards

Mother:

Kathryn Faye (Smith) Edwards