Jo Patti MunisteriJo has been described as a unique individual who has lived a different life than most. She has been a professional in the performing arts, a teacher, an analyst, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, a team leader, mentor, martial artist, a wrter and a mother. She is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Massey University, and the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Jo was named a "Texas Artist for Life" in 1999, for her work in the fields of choreography, poetry and storytelling. She was selected and completed training with the Human Terrain System, a US Army program; chosen as a Specialist and Fellow with the US Department of State, was a project coordinator for USAID, Peace Corps, universities and ministries of education. She has survived years of working in remote locations and conflict zones including: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, Iraq, Ukraine, Siberia and Alaska. Jo was invited to work and live with Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Africa, and the USA. Jo was a grantee with Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) in Mexico in 2022 and writes about her experiences in treating and navigating post trauma reactions. She was bestowed with a Certificate of Honor and Appreciation for her time training and working with the Shaolin at Yun Tai International Martial Arts Training Center in Henan Province China in 2018-2019. Read More Read Less