Joan and I worked together at Merrill Lynch and then I worked for her at Deutsche Bank. She wasn't just a colleague or manager to me, she was a friend, my partner in crime and my mentor. She was the first manager I had who truly believed in me and my capability and as a result she trusted me and gave me so much responsibility. I learned so much more from her than just the job. I learned how to present myself with confidence and preparedness, how to stand up for those things I believed in and remain calm through difficult and challenging situations. I still use many of her phrases at work and smile thinking, "wow I sounded like Joan". Her humor got us through some tough times and we really made an incredible team. I'm honored and and so fortunate to have had her as a manager, mentor and friend. As heartbroken as I am, I feel that I will carry her words of wisdom, support and humor with me throughout the rest of my life. RIP my dear friend - I will miss you.