Meet

Joanna

EDUCATION

Living in Kalamazoo for the last 9 years has been incredible. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in industrial & entrepreneurial engineering with minors in mathematics and supply chain.

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I am particularly proud of my training in problem solving, project management, negotiations, innovation, and statistics. In addition to my regular curriculum, I also took classes in environmental engineering and bio-process engineering. 

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I strongly believe that these skills will make me an EXCELLENT drain commissioner and I am excited to use my education to serve the residents of Kalamazoo.

EXPERIENCE

I have had roles and worked in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, process chillers, and aerospace hydraulic systems. I've lead projects, managed teams, negotiated supply chains, developed talent and so much more...

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The experience I've gained in the professional world gives me great confidence in my ability to make quick effective  and well educated decisions.

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Throughout my time leading teams, I found the most effective way to lead is to listen. As drain commissioner, I will be a public servant to the community.

PASSION

You can talk to my friends and family, I am passionate in everything I do. I love nature, I love learning, and I love helping people.

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To me, this is more than a county drain commissioner position. This is an opportunity to work in a field that I love, listen to the community needs, and lead based on what I am hearing.