Joanna is a native of Buffalo, NY who now lives in the Village of Kenmore, NY with her husband and child. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology and is currently managing the "Trash Team" for the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, which assists residents and municipalities with properly disposing of materials to protect sanitation workers, first responders, and the environment. Joanna is a member of the Board of Directors for the Kenmore Village Improvement Society, which is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of Village life through consistent communication, engaging education, and thoughtful action. She enjoys helping to bring environmental initiatives to the Village and pretending she is good at gardening.