Background
Willert, Sister St. Joan was born on June 13, 1924 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Arthur Edgar and Viola (Fitzsimmons) Willert.
health care corporation executive
Willert, Sister St. Joan was born on June 13, 1924 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Arthur Edgar and Viola (Fitzsimmons) Willert.
Bachelor, Mount St. Mary's College, 1946. Human relations certified, Loyola University, Los Angeles, 1951. Master of Science, Mount St. Mary's College, 1953.
Health care administration, St. Louis University, 1975.
Elementary school teacher Diocese of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Fresno, 1945-1954. Elementary school principal several cities, 1954-1965. Secondary school principal Queen of the Valley Academy, Fresno, California, 1965-1967, Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, 1967-1970.
Regional superior Sisters of St. Joseph, Los Angeles, 1970-1974, Washington, 1974-1977. With health care administration Daniel Freeman Hospital, Inglewood, California, 1977-1979. President, chief executive officer Health Care Corporation Arizona, Tucson, from 1979.
Board directors Freeman Health Ventures, St. John of God, Los Angeles. Board secretary Downtown Development Corporation, Tucson, since 1986. Board president Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center, Pasco, Washington, 1975-1981, 85—.
Board chairperson Health Care Corporation, St. Louis, since 1986.
Chairperson state campaign Arizonans to Protect Quality Health Service, Phoenix, Tucson, 1984-1985. Member Arizona Hospital Association (board directors since 1979, secretary 1988, chairperson-elect 1989-1990, Salisbury Leadership award 1985), Catholic Health Association (bylaws committee 1985-1986, nominating committee 1984-1985), Health Care Corporation Sisters of St. Joseph (chairperson since 1985).