As an OCAD University graduate (2009) Joanna has an extensive background in Fine Arts. Joanna was a Teachers Assistant (TA) to the 2011 undergraduate thesis class at OCADU through the Photography & Friends residency program. While working as a TA, Joanna built strong leadership and communication skills that would serve her later in her career. Joanna’s fine artwork typically features surrealist imagery combined with light-hearted emotional themes. Her work has been on display in over 30 exhibitions, published in 23 books, newspapers and magazines and has won several awards.