Joanne Underwood

Joanne Underwood is an experienced administrative professional with a diverse background in various roles. Currently serving as an Administrative Assistant at Salem Christian Homes, Inc. since August 2022, Underwood supports residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Previous positions include After School Program Director at Image Bearers Arts Academy, where responsibilities encompassed scheduling, communication, and event organization. Additionally, Underwood held the role of Administrator at J&S Professional Services, providing project management and administrative support. An experienced educator, Underwood designed and facilitated K-12 curriculum at Alpha Academy Homeschool, and also directed a large Vacation Bible School program at Chino Valley Community Church. Early career experience includes customer service in benefits at the Los Angeles Times and various roles in education and research at the University of Southern California. Underwood holds a BS and MS in Gerontology and a Certificate in Management Effectiveness from the University of Southern California.