She first started working in ENT while living in the Rio Grande Valley. She moved to Houston in 2008 and continued working in ENT for another 3 years. She has over 4 years experience working in the ENT specialty and has a special interest in pediatric ENT. Joanne grew up in McAllen, TX and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Pan American (now known as the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She went on to receive her Masters from this program in 2010.