Joanna joined the St Laurence House Committee in July 2017.

She currently runs her own marketing and communications business, BLiNK COMMUNICATIONS, through which she has worked as media lead for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, launched numerous technology start-ups, and advised industry associations, professional service providers, and blue-chip corporates.

Prior to BLiNK, Joanna worked with Microsoft Australia, as head of corporate communications and head of marketing. Joanna also lived and worked in Silicon Valley for 10 years, including eight years in senior communication roles with Yahooo! Inc. Prior to joining Yahoo!, Joanna worked with Hill+Knowlton Strategies in San Francisco and Sydney.

Joanna is also co-founder of Aluvión Vineyards, an award-winning boutique vineyard in Argentina.

Joanna has been involved in other initiatives that support children’s literacy, health and development, including the Australian Business and Community Network, The Nappy Collective, Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, and East Palo Alto Kids Foundation.

She holds a Bachelor of Business from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).