Jo-Anne Berthelsen grew up in Brisbane and 'pursued her love of music throughout her school years, learning piano and singing in choirs. She holds an Arts degree with majors in modern languages from the University of Queensland' and a degree in theology. Berthelsen has worked as a high school teacher, editor and secretary.
Berthelsen has a particular interest in the people of Turkey and has travelled to Turkey several times.
Source: Jo-Anne Berthelsen's website, http://www.jo-anneberthelsen.com/
Sighted: 25/11/2009