Joni and her family live in the North Georgia mountains. She has her bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management from Clemson and received her Masters in Education from North Georgia University. Masters She met her husband while working at a summer camp during college and they have pursued outdoor adventures their whole lives. They have taken their family on car camping road trips to visit all lower 48 states. Her favorite national park is Grand Teton. Her family's most recent adventure was a 2,200 mile thru hike of the Appalachian Trail last year.

Joni said she “loves growing in her faith by basking in God's creation and appreciating the simplicity of outdoor life. She loves traveling, the outdoors, and the Lord and is excited to lead a trip combining these 3 passions!”