Joan B. Brady

Joan B. Brady is an American politician. She was a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing House District 78, Richland County, Columbia, SC.

Early life and education
Brady has a degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina. She worked at WCOS-FM radio while earning her degree.

Political career
Brady served as Mayor of Arcadia Lakes in Richland County from 1997 to 2000. She served on Richland County Council from 2000 to 2004.

South Carolina House of Representatives
Brady won the District 78 seat to the South Carolina House in 2004. Her service in that role included:


 * Council of State Government Toll Fellowship, 2005
 * South Carolina House Arts Caucus
 * Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Northeast Council, past Board
 * South Carolina New Statesman Society, 2005
 * Women In Government, State Director, 2006–10, Executive Board, 2010
 * South Carolina Republican Women's Legislative Caucus, 2005, chair, 2007–08
 * National Foundation of Women Legislators, State Director, 2008, Recording Secretary, 2009
 * Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, Advisory Board
 * House Rules Committee, 2007
 * Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities, 2007, Vice Chairman, 2009
 * Education and Economics Development Coordinating Council
 * South Carolina General Assembly Women's Caucus, chairman, 2008–10
 * House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, 2005–07
 * Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
 * Insurance Subcommittee Chairman
 * Joint Legislative and Citizens Commission on Children, Vice Chairman, 2008
 * ALEC Telecommunications Task Force, 2009
 * House Ethics Committee
 * Majority Whip

2012 South Carolina Election
In 2012, Brady lost the general election race to Democratic challenger Beth Bernstein.