Jovilisi hails from Vanua Balavu, Lau. His mom is from Nakasaleka, Kadavu. However, he spent most of his childhood days in Nasau, Koro, where his mom was raised. Jo attended Holy Trinity Anglican School and then Marist Brothers High School. Later attended Fiji College of Advanced Education to be a trained High School Teacher. He taught at All Saints High School, Assembly of God High School then Basden College. Jo rugby played for Macuata, Suva Highlanders, Naitasiri and Northland Tailevu. Jo also played for the Potomac Exiles Rugby Team. Jo received a teaching contract in the Marshall Islands where he taught for four years. He met his wife there and wed in Fiji. Jo has done postmates, dog walking, personal training at the Balance gym, and currently been the Administrative Assistant for the Fiji Embassy in Washington DC. He has also coached the DC Furies’s team (women’s team) and currently coaching the Washington Rugby Football Club.