Music, medicine, marriage, and money are the mixture of elements central to Joey Perlmutter’s life. Being born in provincial Sherman Oaks encouraged her to imagine new heights beyond the Valley and expand her interests. With diligent practice, she admirably played the six-string and 12-string guitars, wrote original music and lyrics, and performed in public to fulfill her musical fantasies. A chance to make it to the big time didn’t pan out, so a twist in careers steered her to Santa Monica Hospital, now Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center. From Director of Physician Services to Executive Director of Development, Joey was nourished by her friendships with both doctors and donors to help her weather the passing of her first husband and celebrate a second marriage to another Joey. Despite the fame and fortune that could have accompanied a globe-trotting musical career, Joey is grateful for the solid and meaningful experiences that have shaped her life right here. And if given the chance again, she’d leave her fantasies just where they were…all in her mind