Spring 2012 - Lourdes College

alumni spotlightA leader in thecommunityJoanna is a leader in herpersonal life as well. She enjoysgiving back to the communitythrough her church andorganizations that help innercity youth. For the last two years,she has served as the UnitedWay Co-Chair at O-I. Othercharity work includes chairingO-I’s Junior Achievementfundraiser, chairing events andthe Junior Clinic for the JamieFarr Kroger Classic and servingas a court appointed specialadvocate for Lucas CountyJuvenile Court. “The work doneby volunteers is so rewardingbecause it impacts so manyfacets of our community. Theresults are tangible.”When not busy impactingher company’s culture or hercommunity, Joanna enjoysspending time with Kevin, herhusband of 21 years, and theirchildren – Kory, 18 and Dylan,14. When it’s time for a vacation,you will find Joanna and herfamily doing “anything thatinvolves mountains and water.Of course,” she adds, “my favoritedestination is Vail, CO.”What advice does she offerprofessionals considering theMOL program? “We all possessunique and valuable talentsthat may not be recognized onour own or by our work peersor supervisors,” replies Joanna.“The MOL program provides theopportunity for people who aremotivated to build and discovertheir true leadership potential.” U“Joanna exemplifies theleadership skills and ethicwe seek to develop in ourMOL students. As a student,she became interested in thepotential of transformationalleaders to shapeorganizational culture. Sheused her capstone researchproject as an opportunityto study the effects of aleadership developmentprogram on transformationalleadership, empowermentand organizational culturein order to make positivechange at her organization.”Deborah Schwartz, PhDDean of the GraDuate School