Joan Lima

Joan Lima is the current Community Relations Manager at Help of Southern Nevada. Joan has dedicated their career to helping others and bettering their community.

Before their current position, Joan was the Development Manager at HELP of Southern Nevada for 1 year and 4 months. In this role, Joan was responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of the development department including fundraising, marketing, and event planning.

Prior to their role as Development Manager, Joan served as the Community Outreach Coordinator at HELP of Southern Nevada for 4 years and 2 months. In this role, Joan was responsible for developing and implementing community outreach programs aimed at engaging low-income and underserved populations in southern Nevada.

Before their work at HELP of Southern Nevada, Joan was the Marketing & Development Associate at Goodwill of Southern Nevada for 2 years and 7 months. In this role, Joan oversaw the organization's marketing efforts and assisted with fundraising initiatives.

Joan began their career in the nonprofit sector as a Volunteer Coordinator at Vegas PBS for 8 months. In this role, Joan recruited and managed volunteers for a variety of community outreach programs.

After their time at Vegas PBS, Joan worked as the Corporate Philanthropy Executive Assistant at MGM MIRAGE for 3 years and 5 months. In this role, Joan provided support to the Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy and assisted with the planning and execution of corporate giving initiatives.

From there, Joan went on to work as the Community Affairs Executive Assistant at Mandalay Resort Group for 8 months. In this role, Joan provided support to the Director of Community Affairs & Diversity and the Vice President of Corporate Research.

Prior to their work in the nonprofit sector, Joan worked in the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Joan began their career as a Convention Sales Assistant at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino before being promoted to Delphi Coordinator 9/02 - 11/04. After Mandalay Bay, Joan worked as a Revenue Management Analyst at Bally's/Paris Las Vegas for 2 years and 3 months.

Joan Lima attended the University of Southern California from 1986 to 1988, completing the Public Relations Sequence in the School of Journalism.