Joanna Delaney

Joanna Delaney

NMCAN, Fellow- Jim Casey Foundation

Joanna Delaney is a youth leader for New Mexico. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, where she now proudly raises two children who inspire her daily. Joanna partners with NMCAN and is a fellow with the Jim Casey Foundation. She is an animal lover who has spent time rescuing and fostering many animals. She also has a pet family of her own. Joanna enjoys photography, reading and writing books, watching movies, horseback riding, hiking and trail walks. Joanna is also an entrepreneur and opened a small pet service business. Despite facing a difficult upbringing in an abusive household, Joanna emerged as a strong-willed and loving individual. Joanna hopes to use her experience and voice to drive change in the child welfare system to create more support for families in New Mexico.