Joan Gibson

Joan’s daughter, Jane, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in 2016 when she was 26 years old. Joan is so thankful Jane is supported by the fabulous medical team at the PH Clinic at the Ottawa Heart Institute, her extended family, and the Ottawa PH Support Group. Joan considers herself to be one of Jane’s biggest fans!

Having worked in the federal government for 30 years, Joan understands how the political system works. Her professional experience helps her advocate for better and more accessible treatments for people living with PH. She has also benefitted from spending many years volunteering with Parkinson Canada and other non-profit organizations. Joan is a firm believer in not reinventing the wheel, and is always looking to learn from other well-run organizations.