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Joan Lowery, M.Ed.

Director of Media Training

Executive Communications Group

Joan Lowery holds a Master's Degree in Education and has more than 18 years experience working as a professional communicator both domestically and internationally. Her work spans the fields of training, organizational development, program design, broadcast and print journalism, acting and counseling.

Joan specializes in several areas of communication skills training, including media training, executive coaching, high-impact communication skills, management coaching and team building, culture change seminars and career transition planning. Many of her seminars and coaching sessions include video feedback as an integral part of the learning process.

Joan's background includes more than twelve years as both a talk show host/producer and a news reporter on radio and television. She's worked for KTVU-TV (Oakland, CA), Associated Press Radio Network, Cable News Network, KCSM-TV (public television in San Mateo, CA), WQSA-AM Radio, WZ 1280-AM Radio and Storer Cable Television (Sarasota, FL).

Joan also has hosted numerous satellite broadcasts for Computerland's television network (CLTV), as well as Apple TV (Apple Computer). Additionally, she has produced and written award-winning news features for programs appearing on CNBC Network, The Discovery Channel and Special Reports Television (hosted by Joan Lunden).

Ms. Lowery has worked extensively in the high technology, healthcare, financial services and broadcasting industries. Some clients include: Intel Corporation, Apple Computer, Computerland, NEC, Compaq, Charles Schwab, First Interstate Bank, Home Federal Savings and Loan, The American Academy of Ophthalmology, Republic Health Corporation, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Alta Bates Medical Center, Berlex Corporation and the American College of Physician Executives.

She has consulted to numerous Fortune 500 companies, often working with senior management and others whose success depends on their ability to effectively communicate their messages. Her experience includes one-on-one coaching, facilitation of small groups and lectures for audiences of up to 400 people.