Rev. Joanna Bailey

Trinity Health Grand Rapids
Champion of Service 

Rev. Joanna Bailey is a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister, mother and wife. Healthcare ministry is her calling, and she’s drawn to caring conversations with the healthcare workforce at all levels. Known to be a pioneer, Joanna makes a way where there has not been a road. During her time serving as Lead Chaplain at Spectrum Health, Joanna achieved two dreams: Establishing a Critical Incident Stress Management Team and beginning the Schwartz Center Rounds program to support compassionate care of patients—two initiatives designed to support healthcare’s resilience. These experiences prepared her to transition to a new healthcare system just months before the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with healthcare leaders to support their colleagues is her greatest source of joy in the service she provides. 

Joanna says, “I’m called to use my gifts to support and empower individuals in their efforts to improve their well-being. When I serve, I also receive. When I empower others to serve, they receive.”