Joan Paulin

Joan's daughter Brooke was diagnosed with severe PAH in March 2014 at the age of 24. She has always considered herself to be Brooke's primary caregiver. Because Brooke remains very independent, her support has probably been more emotional than physical - one is no less important than the other!

So, she thinks a better descriptor of her role in Brooke's journey would be as an advocate. In 2017, Joan became a PHA Canada Ambassador and served as an Ambassador until her election to the Board of Directors in December 2021.