Joan Rifkin

 is the mother of Benjamin, and Dan’s wife. Originally from Baltimore, she met Dan in high school.

Joan spoke to Archer Middle School during their convocation and the endowment that was established in Ben Rifkin's name. A few days later while shopping, Joan caught Laurie Barber dancing in the shop while abruptly preparing for a fourth of July celebration. Disgusted, Joan spat in Laurie's face.