Jo Ann, currently serving as the Project Manager at Indigenous Strategy Alliance, is an invaluable member of the team with an extensive background in administrative and communications coordination. As a second-generation Filipino immigrant living and working in Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jo Ann brings a unique and diverse perspective to her role.

Jo Ann possesses a strong skill set in office management and project administration. Her experience is further enriched by her significant contributions to the labour movement, youth leadership development, and various initiatives where she has demonstrated exceptional dedication and effectiveness.

As a guest on Treaty One Territory, Jo Ann dedicates herself to treading with humility and a genuine desire to learn. She understands the importance of listening, respecting, and engaging with Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island in a spirit of openness and reconciliation. Rooted in her heritage, she embraces the Indigenous Filipino teaching of kapwa, which emphasizes the interconnectedness and shared identity of all people. This teaching inspires her to approach relationships with empathy, humility, and a deep sense of shared responsibility.