About Joe the Photographer and Dr. Janice Lombardi the Autho
Our Passion for Photography
About the Photographer
Joseph Jett’s passion for the American Southwest as well as his ancestral American Indian and Spanish roots have brought him to view and share perspectives of the world through his camera lens. He traces his genealogy to the 16th century with both Spanish heritage and American Indian background verified by genetic testing. He was born in northern New Mexico and has been photographing various subjects and scenes for most of his life.
The current and ancestral experiences of his “beginnings” have yielded the diversity of his photographic perspectives. This background has inspired him to photograph the Southwest and to share this book format with others who may be long-standing citizens of the area, those who are newly settled in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, or those visiting the Southwest in person or through the book.
Our Creative Vision
About the Writer
Dr. Janice Lombardi interviewed and wrote summaries of the five notable personalities in Santa Fe Life. She is an energetic writer whose passion includes exploring the world with an eye for enlightenment. Writing and literacy have been her life’s journey. She is currently an executive leadership consultant with her company, Lombardi’s Leadership Consulting, registered as an LLC.
Dr. Lombardi’s life-long learning includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida, a Master of Science degree from Florida State University, and a Doctorate from Texas A&M – Commerce where she has been identified as a Distinguished Alumni. She was also selected to attend Harvard University’s Leadership Summer Institutes. Additionally, she served as adjunct writing instructor at Eastfield College and has taught graduate literacy classes at TAMU-Commerce.
Adventure, optimism, and opportunity are her mantra! Writing is her passion!