Jo earned an M.A. in Visual Arts Administration from Columbia University, New York, and a B.A. in Art History from the University of Washington. Their diverse professional background includes roles at organizations such as ACA Galleries, Creative Time, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Barnard College, The Northwest School, Artist Trust, and Amazon.com.

Outside of work, Jo serves as a Board member for Pratt Fine Arts Center, curates exhibitions, and contributes as a member of the Council of Readers for the College Art Association.