Joan Oas: Office Manager

Joan serves as our Office Manager at Lifetime, overseeing all aspects of our office operations with meticulous care. From ensuring the smooth functioning of our computers and equipment to managing office facilities, Joan is the backbone of our administrative support. She fields phone calls, manages supplies, and sends birth mothers blessings. Joan ensures the office runs without a hitch and everyone has what they need to support our birth mothers and adoptive families. Joining Lifetime in 2007, Joan finds fulfillment in being part of a collaborative team and uplifting her fellow colleagues.

As an adoptive mother to two grown daughters, Joan brings firsthand experience and empathy to her work, understanding the intricacies involved in uniting birth mothers with adoptive families. Before her tenure at Lifetime, Joan and her husband owned a bed & breakfast, adding a unique dimension to her diverse background. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Joan indulges in hobbies such as sewing, knitting, and decorating. She loves spending time with her grandchildren and finds spiritual nourishment in participating in weekly small group Bible studies.

Joan’s co-workers appreciate her calm demeanor and humble spirit, describing her as a beacon of stability during challenging times. They acknowledge this by sharing, “She is calm in the midst of the storm! She has a humble spirit and is a pleasure to work with.” Another shares “Joan always makes a workday easier at Lifetime. Her knowledge, experience, and service shouldn’t go without a big ‘thank you!’”

When it comes to her personal preferences, Joan’s favorite food is shrimp scampi, and she holds a special fondness for July 4th, which coincides with her birthday. She indulges in the decadence of Chocolate Rum Custard Whipped Cream Cake and finds enjoyment in the movie “It’s Complicated.” A perfect day for Joan involves basking by the ocean with loved ones, knitting, laughing, and offering encouragement.

Joan’s dedication, warmth, and expertise make her an indispensable part of our team at Lifetime Adoption.