Joanna Crain

Joanna Crain is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, development, and leadership roles. She served as the Regional Director of Advancement at IDEA Public Schools from July 2021 to November 2022.2 In this role, she leveraged her skills to drive strategic growth and development initiatives for the organization.

Professional Background

Joanna's career highlights include:

• Chief of Staff at Child Care Associates (current position)2
• CEO of WCT Events, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit
• Director of Scheduling & Advance at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Commerce
• Director of Special Events at the National Republican Congressional Committee
• Operations Manager at the Fort Worth Convention Center
• Deputy Campaign Manager at Kay Granger for Congress
• Public Relations Specialist at the Fort Worth Mayor's Office

Education and Expertise

Joanna studied Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism & Political Science at Texas Christian University. Her expertise spans various areas, including:

• Event management
• Public relations
• Government affairs
• Fundraising
• Strategic planning

Work at IDEA Public Schools

During her time at IDEA Public Schools, Joanna was involved in several key initiatives:

• Coordinating fundraising efforts as a dedicated partnership development and events director3
• Overseeing the opening of new IDEA schools in Tarrant County, including IDEA Rise and IDEA Achieve5
• Supporting IDEA's mission to become the healthiest school district in the nation1

Personal Information

Joanna Crain is 50 years old, born in February 1974, and currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas.4 She lives in the Tanglewood area of Fort Worth with her family.6

Joanna's diverse professional experience and leadership roles have positioned her as a dynamic and versatile professional in the fields of education, development, and public service.