Joan Hernandez began writing in the 1980s, but her work intensified, after beginning to work at Nur University in Santa Cruz Bolivia, where she became well-known for her clear, practical, easily-understood style. To date, she has written more than 20 books related to transformative leadership, sustainable development, and education. Each year she gives numerous workshops related to the topics of her books to educational institutions and non-governmental organizations throughout Latin America, as well as in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa.