Joanne has been a life-long advocate for social justice with a career path that included positions in education, child care and community organizing; the latter supporting neighborhood development in Rochester. Joanne had been involved with RocACTS in a volunteer capacity, starting with the campaign to raise childcare subsidies for working families.  She has been a member of the Education Task Force ever since.  Joanne joined the staff of RocACTS in January of 2019.