Anderson Ramberg, Joanne

Dr. Joanne Anderson Ramberg was Professor Emeritus, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. George Anspaugh Second principal of Sullivan High School and and outstanding administrator who helped prepare hundreds of students for the success they were to achieve in life. She was a respected registered nurse, who also held a PhD, and had a long and impactful career in mental health and nursing education in Kansas.

Early Life & Education: Born in Chicago, she interrupted her studies at Northwestern University to join the Army Cadet Nursing Corps in response to a WWII recruitment effort.

Professional Work: After moving to Kansas, she worked with the notable psychiatrist Dr. Karl Menninger to help craft the state's first licensed mental health care program.

Academia: Dr. Ramberg was on staff at Washburn University, serving at one point as the head of the mental health program in the Department of Nursing.

Other Interests: A lifelong enthusiast of birds, she also served as President of the Topeka Audubon Society.