Previously, Juanna served as the COO and Interim CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, where she steered the Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology functions. Her strategic acumen came to the forefront following the departure of the longstanding CEO. With over 25 years of expertise spanning civil and environmental engineering, commercial and residential real estate, finance, and operations, Juanna is recognized for her prowess in process improvement, change management, strategic planning, and financial management.

Prior to her pivotal role at the Chicago Architecture Center, Juanna spent nearly a decade at Ticketmaster, culminating in a position overseeing finance AND OPERATIONS and providing strategic guidance for a $30-million segment. Her professional journey also includes stints at esteemed companies such as Kraft Foods, IBM, AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN and management of her family's real estate business.

A devoted advocate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Juanna holds a BS in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA in Finance from Howard University. Her commitment to community engagement is evident through her past involvement with the YMCA of Metro Chicago's Associate Board. Presently, she serves on The People’s Music School Board of Directors.