JoAnne Pepper graduated from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse with a degree in finance and attended law school at DePaul University.  After an accomplished career in the insurance industry and as a risk manager, she left the business world to spend more time raising her children.  JoAnne has served on the parent board at her children’s school and continues to be an active volunteer at their schools.  She also volunteers on the local park district’s Advisory Council.

JoAnne and her husband Bryan have three children; Liam, Tia and Dylan.  JoAnne loves being with her family and watching her children experience new things as they grow.  She also enjoys reading and ran the 2011 Chicago Marathon as a member of the Danny Did Team. JoAnne has known Danny’s mom Mariann for many years and is extremely proud to be working with the Danny Did Foundation. She began her term as DDF board treasurer in 2011. JoAnne can be reached at jpepper@dannydid.org.