Joan Hablutzel

Joan Hablutzel has extensive experience in healthcare management and event coordination, most recently serving as Senior Director of Education, Events & Operations at the Obesity Medicine Association from January 2019 to January 2023. In this role, Joan demonstrated leadership in people management and communication while overseeing the strategy and execution of large-scale educational events. Previously, Joan held positions at MGMA as Assistant Director of Association Content and Senior Content Manager, driving educational conference strategies, and at Centura Health as Director of Clinic Operations, where oversight included strategic direction for outpatient practices. Joan's earlier roles include Practice Administrator positions at both Alpine Women's Healthcare and Omni Eye Specialists, focusing on daily operations and staff management. Joan holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.