She obtained her bachelor’s degree in economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Master of science in Energy Economics and Policy, with distinction, from the University of Surrey, UK. Her research interests include the impact of oil prices on the economy of Ghana, value for money analysis on the utilization of petroleum revenues, promoting energy access for sustainable development and rural electrification via renewable energy. Jo Ann is the co-founder of the Love’s Closet Foundation, an NGO that focuses on supporting childcare and childhood development. She is also an actress who has starred in many stage plays and a tv family comedy series.