Joan Dillas-Wright is a Bermudian healthcare professional, politician, and the current President of the Senate of Bermuda.

Early life and education

Joan Dillas-Wright attained her bachelors degree from Queen’s University; later she attained her Masters in Science at Indiana University.

Career

Dillas-Wright has worked in the Healthcare field, in the UK and Bermuda. She had a 30 year tenure with the Bermuda Hospitals Board, serving as Director of Nursing and Administration of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, (recognised as a ‘Legend’); also a BHB Consultant; and CEO, until retiring in 2006. She has additionally served on many local Boards, Committees and Task Forces.

She has also served as a Panelist on the Family Court. Currently she is a member of the Executive and Management Committees of the LCCA.

An independent Senator, Dillas-Wright was appointed President of the Senate in September 2017. She previously served as Vice President of the Senate from 2008 to 2017.

Honours and awards

Dillas-Wright was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her contribution to Healthcare in Bermuda.