Joan Oas

Office Manager

Joan’s job at Lifetime involves managing the details of our office from keeping our computers and equipment running and overseeing the maintenance of our office facility to fielding phone calls, sending birth mother blessings and cooking for our monthly staff celebration luncheons. She began working at Lifetime in 2007 and especially enjoys being part of a team and encouraging all employees.

As an adoptive mother to two grown daughters, Joan knows first-hand what is involved in the process of bringing together a birth mother and an adoptive family.

She is married and prior to coming to Lifetime, she and her husband owned a bed & breakfast. Some of Joan’s interests include sewing, knitting, decorating, and meeting in weekly small group Bible studies.

When asked about Joan, another Lifetime staffer had these words of praise to share: “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 work day easier at Lifetime. Her knowledge, experience, and service shouldn’t go without a big ‘thank you!’”

Fast Facts About Joan

Favorite Food: Shrimp scampi
Favorite Holiday: July 4th, which is also my birthday!
Favorite Indulgence: Chocolate Rum Custard Whipped Cream Cake
Favorite Movie: It’s Complicated
A perfect day to me is… Sitting by the ocean with family and friends, knitting, laughing and encouraging one another