Originally from Brooklyn, JoAnne studied in upstate New York and London, exploring theater design, puppetry, and paleontology before getting into Set Decoration for film and television.

JoAnne's film work includes: NormanThe Book Of HenryFreeheld, Kogonada's After Yang, and Past Lives.

JoAnne's work in television includes: the series Orange Is The New BlackManiacFosse/Verdon, and Invasion.