Joann is a freelance professional writer and journalist/ photojournalist for various publications and the Editor-In-Chief of Filipino American Herald. She is also a Public Relations Consultant, a Consultant for the Wing Luke Asian Museum, a Smithsonian Museum affiliate, a Human Resources Consultant, , a Board of Director for Asian and Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center, the producer of the 2002 "The Vagina Monologues" in Seattle, Washington, a former Legislative Liaison/Community Outreach Administrator on public policy development/ legislative and community relations for the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs for the State of Washington.

Some works featured on Bagong Pinay Site:

• "Peeling The Layers Series: "A Work In Progress Towards A Warrior's Journey of Self-Discovery," (author's syndicated empowerment & self-discovery column) Malakas at Maganda(Strong and Beautiful) Column; Originally published at Asian Pacific American Journal: International Examiner.
  
  • "About the Series"
    "The Art of Letting Go & Acts of Forgiveness"
    "Following Your Heart and Living Your Passions"
    "Why Are You So Angry?": Rage and Anger Management"
    "A Tribute to Motherhood: The Dance Lessons My Mother Taught Me"
    (ongoing series; please stay-tuned for more to come)