Ms. Monizʼ art education background began at Southern Oregon University. Jo received a BA in Environmental Design from the University of Washington. Jo has also lectured on design drawing at the University of Washington College of Architecture. Her background in architecture has been a strong influence on her artwork. She currently holds a Hawaii architectural license.. Prior to moving to the Bay area to pursue art full time, Jo was represented by the Seattle Art Museum Gallery and Waterworks Gallery of Friday Harbor, Washington. Jo is a member of the Sausalito Center for the Arts and currently resides and has an art studio in Sausalito, California.