Joni started not knowing what she wanted in life after high school—then decided to join the Army, where she held a five-year active duty career and a two-year reserve career. With one deployment under her belt to Iraq, she decided that she could use her knowledge outside the military and finished her schooling.

She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree from Arizona State’s Thunderbird in Leadership and Management. She continues to work for the Department of Veteran Affairs and owns two businesses. She enjoys being able to help veterans who have served our country.

She believes women are lovely beings and should focus more on themselves and work past their insecurities. We all deserve happiness, but how we get there and maintain it is vital.

**For Everyone Who Believes in Equality:** This book is an essential read not just for women, but for anyone who believes in the power of diversity and equality in the workplace. It provides invaluable insights into the challenges women often face, making it a useful resource for male allies who want to support their female colleagues better. Leadership teams can particularly benefit from its wisdom to foster more inclusive and equitable environments.

– Melissa Dole

**Empowerment through Understanding and Strategy:** The author brilliantly unpacks the complex interplay of societal norms, self-imposed barriers, and systemic challenges that women often face in their professional journeys. But rather than merely highlighting obstacles, the book provides pragmatic and actionable strategies for overcoming these barriers. 

– Racheal Calloway