Following this position. she became an app..als supervisor and public information supervisor for the Department of Public Social Services and worked for the board of supervisors. For the past 11 years. Joan has been with the Department of Community and Senior Citizens Services [DCSCSI where she has served as a legislative analyst. public information officer. and presently as the refugee coordinator of Los Angeles County. In her role as the refugee coordinator. Joan has been instrumental in creating and implementing innovative programs that aid and assist these various populations. She has testified on behalf of various refugee groups of Los Angeles County before State and Federal legislators. In addition. Mrs.