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Joan Herman
Director/Board Member at
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Joan Elizabeth Herman is the founder of Herman & Associates LLC, founded in 2008, serving as President & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman at Venice Family Clinic and Venice Family Clinic Foundation; Independent Director at Encompass Health Corp.
since 2013 and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2019; Board of Directors at DentalPlans.com, Inc. since 2012; Director at The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Fifth Avenue Private Equity 17 Fund; Member of The American Academy of Actuaries and Society of Actuaries Research Institute; President of Fresenius Health Plans Insurance Co.; and Senior Advisor at Amulet Capital Partners LP.
Former jobs include Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer at Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.; President & CEO-Consumer Business Unit at Elevance Health, Inc. from 1998 to 2008; Independent Director at MRV Communications, Inc. from 2011 to 2012; Director at Ramp Corp.
in 2003; Independent Director at Convergys Corp.
from 2012 to 2018; Director at Health Insurance Association of America, Inc. in 2003; Director at Venice Family Clinic; Board of Directors at AARP Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019; Independent Director at Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros SA from 2011 to 2013; Director at NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc.; Director at MCS HMO in 2008; Executive Vice President at WellPoint Systems, Inc.; and Senior Vice President-Strategic Development at Nassau Life Insurance Co. from 1982 to 1998.
Education includes graduate degree from Yale University in 1977, MBAistration from Western New England University in 1998, and undergraduate degree from Barnard College in 1975.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | 49,558 ( 0.05% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-03-30 | 46,086 ( 0.03% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Joan Herman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2013-01-24 |
| IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-06-09 |
Amulet Capital Partners LP
 Amulet Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Amulet Capital invests in public and private middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across the healthcare sectors. It provides financing for buyout, restructuring/recapitalization, corporate spinouts & growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 75 - 150 million and also acquires minority stakes. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Venice Family Clinic
 Venice Family Clinic Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Chairman | - |
Venice Family Clinic Foundation | Chairman | - |
DentalPlans.com, Inc.
 DentalPlans.com, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides online discount dental plans | Director/Board Member | 2012-08-19 |
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
 The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is a company that believes in the concept of doing good. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company offers public partnerships with the Red Cross, which can provide brand lift and stakeholder loyalty. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-30 |
Fresenius Health Plans Insurance Co.
 Fresenius Health Plans Insurance Co. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides insurance coverage and integrated care coordination services | President | 2011-03-15 |
Herman & Associates LLC
 Herman & Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Herman & Associates LLC is a children's therapy provider offering services such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), purposeful play, and teletherapy. The private company is based in Orlando, FL. The practice serves children from birth to 21 years old, and occasionally some older individuals, addressing developmental, physical, cognitive, and speech-related challenges including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and neurological impairments. Therapies focus on developing communication, motor, social, cognitive, and self-care skills through personalized treatment plans delivered individually or in groups, both on-site and in natural settings like home or daycare. The company collaborates with central physicians and the Early Steps program, which provides support for infants and toddlers with developmental needs at no cost to families. Services are often covered by insurance or Medicaid when applicable. Joan Elizabeth Herman has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Joan Elizabeth Herman. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-10-18 |
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Training of Joan Herman
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Connections
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1st degree connections
26
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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Encompass Health Corp.
 Encompass Health Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Engages in the provision of post-acute healthcare services | Health Services |
Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.
 Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides a diversified mix of managed care products, including HMOs and preferred provider organization | Health Services |
MRV Communications, Inc.
 MRV Communications, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides optical communications network infrastructure equipment and services | Electronic Technology |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops antisense drugs | Health Technology |
Ramp Corp.
 Ramp Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets the CareGiver and CarePoint suite of technologies | Technology Services |
Convergys Corp.
 Convergys Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides customer experience outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
WellPoint Systems, Inc.
 WellPoint Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software for managing upstream and midstream oil and gas operations | Technology Services |
Nassau Life Insurance Co.
 Nassau Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Health Insurance Association of America, Inc.
 Health Insurance Association of America, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health care insurance and benefit plans | Finance |
Elevance Health, Inc.
 Elevance Health, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides health plans, clinical, behavioral, pharmacy and complex-care solutions | Health Services |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Western New England University
 Western New England University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Barnard College
 Barnard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The American Academy of Actuaries
 The American Academy of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership association for retirement planning and social scrutiny | Commercial Services |
The Society of Actuaries
 The Society of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for actuaries | Commercial Services |
Venice Family Clinic
Venice Family Clinic Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
AARP Services, Inc.
 AARP Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership social welfare organizations | Commercial Services |
Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros SA
 Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros SA Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides insurance and healthcare brokerage services | Health Services |
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc.
 NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit membership organization, which serves corporate governance needs of directors and boards | Commercial Services |
DentalPlans.com, Inc.
DentalPlans.com, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides online discount dental plans | Health Services |
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is a company that believes in the concept of doing good. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company offers public partnerships with the Red Cross, which can provide brand lift and stakeholder loyalty. | |
Herman & Associates LLC
Herman & Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Herman & Associates LLC is a children's therapy provider offering services such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), purposeful play, and teletherapy. The private company is based in Orlando, FL. The practice serves children from birth to 21 years old, and occasionally some older individuals, addressing developmental, physical, cognitive, and speech-related challenges including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and neurological impairments. Therapies focus on developing communication, motor, social, cognitive, and self-care skills through personalized treatment plans delivered individually or in groups, both on-site and in natural settings like home or daycare. The company collaborates with central physicians and the Early Steps program, which provides support for infants and toddlers with developmental needs at no cost to families. Services are often covered by insurance or Medicaid when applicable. Joan Elizabeth Herman has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Joan Elizabeth Herman. | Commercial Services |
MCS HMO | |
Fresenius Health Plans Insurance Co.
Fresenius Health Plans Insurance Co. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides insurance coverage and integrated care coordination services | Health Services |
Amulet Capital Partners LP
Amulet Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Amulet Capital invests in public and private middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across the healthcare sectors. It provides financing for buyout, restructuring/recapitalization, corporate spinouts & growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 75 - 150 million and also acquires minority stakes. | Finance |
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