Joanna Roche
About Joanna Roche
Joanna Roche is a Program Coordinator for Reunion Giving at Yale University, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in administrative support and development roles across various organizations, including experience at Morgan Stanley and Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association.
Current Role at Yale University
Joanna Roche serves as the Program Coordinator for Reunion Giving at Yale University. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the university's fundraising efforts and alumni engagement initiatives in New Haven, Connecticut. In her role, she coordinates various programs and activities related to reunion giving, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among alumni and university staff.
Previous Experience in Development and Administration
Prior to her current role, Joanna Roche worked at Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association as a Development Associate from 2015 to 2019. In this position, she focused on fundraising and development efforts to support the organization's mission. Additionally, she has experience as an Administrative Assistant at ARGENT (PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT) SERVICES LLP and provided high-level administrative support in the public relations department of a global investment bank.
Internship and Early Career at Morgan Stanley
Joanna Roche began her career with an internship at Morgan Stanley in the Greater New York City Area from 1988 to 1989. Following her internship, she worked as an Assistant to the Executive PA for the Head of Morgan Stanley Europe in London from 1989 to 1990. This early experience provided her with insights into the financial sector and honed her administrative skills.
Educational Background
Joanna Roche studied at the Oxford Media & Business School, where she focused on Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science. She achieved an Executive PA Diploma during her studies from 1988 to 1989. Additionally, she attended The Royal School in Hindhead, Surrey, U.K., from 1983 to 1988, where she completed her secondary education.
Experience in Media Relations
Joanna Roche co-founded a small media relations firm that provided essential administrative and office support. She also worked at Burson-Marsteller as an Assistant Media Database Developer from 1992 to 1995. Her experience in media relations and database management contributed to her skill set in communication and organizational support.