Joana is a Clinical Therapist/Therapy Program Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Center of East TN. She is the wife of Pastor Israel Perez with Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comision in Morristown. She is a part of the WMU Leadership Team (Hispanic Churches Consultant) and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board Mental Health Workforce. Her hobbies include nature walks, hiking, reading, organizing, event planning, graphic design, public speaking, the pursuit of learning/education, presentations and conferences.