Meet Joan E. Ruffins

Joan E. Ruffins is a native of Manchester, Jamaica. She is a wife and mother of three wonderful children. Joan is certified to teach in Florida and Texas. Additionally, she is an United States Army veteran, author, coach, and speaker.

Joan earned her Master’s Degree in Leadership from Grand Canyon University, Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from Excelsior College and her Associate’s Degree in Political Science from Broward Community College. She has traveled the lower 48 states, and five countries.

Joan enjoys writing, reading, capturing nature, and painting. Her first book, The Opposite of Faith is Fear: Ready, set, go after your dreams! was published in 2016. Her second book, Book of Ju'Anne Humble Beginnings (Book 1) was published in 2018 and her third book, Book of Ju'Anne Over the High Sea was published in 2019.

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Her passion is encouraging and challenging others to embrace this magnificent life and go after their dreams, regardless of the cost.