She graduated from the University of Iowa with her BSN in 1977 and from Drake University with her MSN in 1994. Joyce has been Director of Operations of Mercy Home Health Services - Des Moines since 1989. Joyce has been a member of IAHC since becoming director and has seen the organization develop and prosper over the years. She has served on various committees and is currently on the Advocacy Committee. Joyce was on the steering committee that formed the Iowa Hospital Home Care Council (IHHCC) in 1990, an affiliate group of the Iowa Hospital Association. She just completed her second year as President and is currently serving as Past-President.