Joanne McNamara is the Vice-President, Government Relations at the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) an independent investment management organization designed to serve public-sector clients in Ontario. Prior to joining IMCO in 2019, Ms McNamara held the roles of Principal at Santis Health, Chief, Advocacy and Public Affairs, for the Ontario Medical Association and Executive Director, Strategic Projects, for the University of Western Ontario. From 2006 to 2014, she held governmental roles at the federal and provincial levels, including serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada. Her community involvement includes serving as a Board member for St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Ms McNamara studied Political Science at the University of Western Ontario.