Jo-Ana is originally from New Jersey and recently completed her  Master’s of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Michigan. She also holds a Master’s of Education from Rhode Island College, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. Previously, she served as an Area Coordinator for Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs at Brown University, a Graduate Assistant for the Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs Office at the University of Michigan and comes to higher ed with a background in classroom teaching. She grounds her woks in inclusion, restorative engagement, and relationship-centered leadership to support student learning and well-being.