She currently works with active duty Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton, California. Brandon has worked for nearly 30 years in the mental health field, from psychiatric hospitals to private practice. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work and is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Texas. Prior to moving to the San Diego area, Brandon lived in Austin, Texas for 20 years. Her hometown is San Antonio, Texas. All of Brandon's prior publications are in workplace publications such as policy development and procedural manuals. Jo Ann has also been a speaker at the Texas Lesbian Conference. Brandon has a deep passion for knowledge and has studied the Bible for many years with a critical eye and a discernment for the truth.