Joanna began coaching at JAG in October 2011. Born in Santa Rosa, CA, she started gymnastics at the age of 8 and it's been a part of her life ever since. In 2004 and 2005, Joanna competed and placed in the Regional Championships and Junior Olympic Nationals. She attended UC Berkeley and acquired her Political Science degree while competing for the Cal Women's Gymnastics team from 2006-2009. In 2009, she earned her career high All-Around score of 38.800 at a meet against Arizona, where she placed second. That same year, she also received a Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention.

Joanna's hobbies include martial arts, reading, stunt work, swimming, and skiing.