Joann is a consultant, trainer, and teacher who focuses on helping people prepare for effective cross-cultural living. She went to China in 1984 to teach English for one year, but ended up staying for 28 years. During her time in China, she wore many hats: English teacher, Chinese language student, educational program director, and cross-cultural trainer. She has also taught Chinese language and history at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul (MN), Wheaton College (IL), and Taylor University (IN). She currently makes her home in Minnesota, and serves as the Senior Vice-President of ChinaSource.