Get to Know Joumana McGowan: Educator & Alzheimer’s Research Advocate

Joumana McGowan is an Executive Leader and Educator in Higher Education. Beyond the scope of her professional work in Community College Leadership, McGowan is passionate about advocating for research on Alzheimer’s and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).

Higher Education Professional

Executive Leader Joumana McGowan is backed by decades of experience in education and the academic community. Mcgowan has worked as an Educator, College Administrator and Higher Education Professional. She specializes in Community College Leadership, Student Learning Support Services and Program Development. As a Higher Education Professional in California, McGowan has implemented numerous programs and initiatives. In her community college leadership, she has contributed to various research, publications and presentations as well.

Community Work & Nonprofits

In her free time, Joumana McGowan translates her Community College Leadership skills to the nonprofit and volunteer community. She is particularly passionate about supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research, as well as spreading awareness about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Here on her Medium blog, McGowan does just that — featuring different events each month hosted by nonprofit organizations like Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Acquired Brain Injury Walkathon. On a personal level, McGowan is empowered by the opportunity to teach others about these conditions; and furthermore, how the average person can make a difference and an impact on Alzheimer’s and Traumatic Brain Injury research.