Joan Dickerson’s stepfather, who raised her, was a career USAF officer, and her wife is a retired career Army National Guard officer.  Joan worked over 30 years for the state of Texas as an IT  professional, Business Analyst, and Project Management Support professional. 

After retirement in Texas, she moved to Santa Fe NM and worked with Conservation Voters NM as a Legislative Aide and Bill Analyst. Joan is a supporting member of the American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) and she volunteers as a Bill Analyst and Tracker for the Audubon Southwest’s New Mexico policy manager. Joan continues to be a driving force keeping the CVA current and engaged with relevant legislation both before and during regular and special legislative sessions.