Joan is an active participant in Optimism Governance, deeply involved in the evaluation and allocation of RetroPGF funding. With experience as a Collective Feedback Commission pilot member and a voting participant in the Governance Leadership category, Joan applies a critical approach to funding distribution.

Joan is committed to refining Optimism’s governance mechanisms by advocating for transparent, fair, and accountable funding structures. Their focus is on ensuring that RetroPGF incentivizes genuine, high-impact contributions rather than supplementing pre-agreed budgets.