JJ is a warm, confident, and professional woman who works as the communication liaison for the BAU. She is compassionate and loyal to her colleagues and friends, and handles the media and the public with skill and tact. She is also smart, resourceful, and courageous, and can assist the team in profiling and interviewing when needed. She has a passion for soccer and a romantic interest in Detective LaMontagne. She is also close friends with Reid, whom she once dated.