Joan Ulmer ‘85, B.S. Marketing, Xavier University of Louisiana, began a career in administrative management as a Human Resources professional in the hotel industry; advanced to the position(s) of Benefits Manager, Employment Manager, Training Manager, Assistant Director of Human Resources, and Director of Human Resources. Currently serves as an Administrative Assistant for the Department of XULA Art & Performance Studies; is the Layout Designer for the departmental newsletter “The Gestalt”. A member of the New Orleans Alumni Chapter, is a passionate fundraiser for XULA; served as Co-Chair of the annual “Campus Staff Campaign”, and serves annually as “Team Captain” for Give.Love.Xaver Day.