Joan Daugherty

Joan Daugherty is a skilled professional with extensive experience in nonprofit management, marketing, and communications. Currently serving as the Coordinator for Foundation & Government Giving at the Chicago Botanic Garden since April 2019, Joan provides high-level administrative support to enhance grant writing and foundation stewardship efforts. Previous roles include Social Media Specialist at Beyond AUM and Program Staff at The Grove within the Glenview Park District, focusing on historical and environmental education. Joan also has significant experience in marketing, having served as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Roycemore School and as a proprietor at artisan, ink, where desktop design and marketing consulting were provided. Joan's career began at Bank One, where progression from Marketing Assistant to Advertising Services Coordinator involved managing advertising processes across Illinois branches. Joan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, supplemented by studies at Central Washington University and Portland State University.