Joanne Perkins & Jan Visser Scholarship

The Joanne Perkins & Jan Visser Scholarship was established to honor the legacy and dedication of two individuals who significantly contributed to the public safety communications community in Iowa. Joanne Perkins and Jan Visser were both known for their unwavering commitment to the advancement of emergency communications and their efforts to support and mentor others in the field.

 

Joanne Perkins dedicated her career to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response systems, ensuring that public safety communications in Iowa were always at the forefront of innovation and reliability. Her passion for excellence and her willingness to share her knowledge made her a beloved figure among her colleagues. Joanne's life and career were tragically cut short, but her legacy lives on through this scholarship, which continues to support the values she held dear.

 

Jan Visser was equally influential in the field, known for her leadership and her advocacy for continuous professional development within the emergency communications sector. She believed strongly in the importance of ongoing education and training, and she worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for growth to those in the public safety communications field.

 

In their honor, the Iowa APCO chapter established this scholarship to continue their legacy of fostering professional development and excellence in public safety communications. This scholarship allows current Iowa APCO members to attend the Annual Spring Conference, providing them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and further their careers in public safety communications.

The scholarship reflects the values that Joanne Perkins and Jan Visser stood for: dedication, education, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in serving the community. Through this scholarship, their contributions and commitment to public safety communications will continue to inspire and support future generations.