Joan Pratchler was first elected MLA for Regina Rochdale in 2024. She is the opposition Shadow Minister for Childcare and Early Education, and a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Joan worked for decades as a teacher at various schools in Regina. After retiring as a principal, Joan went on to complete her nursing degree just as COVID was emerging.  She built her own business helping organizations in COVID mitigation. She continues to be a registered nurse and a registered teacher.

Joan holds a B.Ed., B.A., P.G.D. (Ed. Admin), M. Ed. (Admin.), CT/RTC, SCBScN, RN. She is committed to lifelong learning, enjoys the arts, especially opera, culinary arts, and the outdoors. She is fiercely proud to be a public servant for her constituency and province.