Dove Joans

Southern Drawl Dolphin and Animal Talk

Lead narration "heroine" for a 1930's film noir. Host and writer for "Save Japan Dolphins" and "The Cove" Benefit PSA, Narration and writer for a short documentary, "Through the Dolphins' Eyes." Acting Studies: Greg Sims - PATH Acting Online Sessions (2020 to present day) Rene Naufahu - Auckland, NZ Darryl Hickman - Los Angeles, CA Film Actor’s Resident Program with Charles Tuthill and Barry Primus Rockport, Maine Photo Journalist Work: Global Articles published in: Nashville, TN, Santa Barbara, CA, and Byron Bay, Australia Professional Home Recording Equipment: Editing on Audacity & Garage Band (MacBook Pro) Training & Studies: Marine Biology/Fine Arts: UCSB/College of Creative Studies – Santa Barbara, CA Art History: Florence, Italy CMT- Santa Barbara School of Massage – Santa Barbara, CA Community Outreach: * “Saddle Up!” ~ assisted challenged children with therapeutic horse riding program - 4 years * Lobero & Granada Theaters ~ ushered for performances, events, and “Sings Like Hell” series – 3 years * SB Marine Mammal Center ~ assisted with rescue and rehabilitation for injured or abandoned marine mammals – 3 years * “Eyes in the Sky” ~ rescue program working w’ injured wild birds - owls, falcons, & hawks, partnering w’ the Audubon Society - 1 year * Frist Center ~ educated and supported visitors with art galleries; Taught children in the "Art Quest" program - 2 years * "Mercy Ministry" ~ co-created & lead art classes for troubled teen girls - 1 year * John Denver's "Windstar Symposiums" ~ Managed events, promotions and the “Russian Exchange Program”- 2 years