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Joanna Gray, M.Ed.

  636.699.6977
  [email protected]

Hometown:
St. Louis, Missouri

Education:
Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis, Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis (B.A.), William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri (B.S.) and Maryville University in St. Louis (M.Ed.)

Family:
Joanna comes from a family of eight siblings. There are now 53 people in her family, including her two daughters and three grandchildren.

Areas of expertise:
Campaign planning studies, capital campaigns, strategic planning, project management, special events, public speaking.

Community involvement:
Joanna is an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in New Melle, Missouri. She also organized a monthly food collection program for her elementary students to support a local soup kitchen. She volunteers as a docent at the Daniel Boone Historic Home in Defiance, Missouri.

Interesting fact:
Joanna is a historical reenactor with a group that portrays the Colonial French villagers of the Upper Louisiana Region during the French and Indian War period, 1750s and 1760s. The group participates in events in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Michigan and Alabama. Joanna demonstrates bargello needlework, a type of embroidery made popular in the 17th century.

Hobbies:
Joanna enjoys reading, sewing, gardening, camping, international travel and experimenting with new recipes.

What I like about the Steier Group:
Having been a Catholic school teacher and principal for over 20 years, I understand the positive impact a successful campaign can have on an organization. Working for the Steier Group allows me the opportunity to help nonprofits achieve their financial goals and fulfill their missions in the communities they serve.