Joy brings a perfect balance of organization and enthusiasm to her role at Center for People.
She works closely with volunteers and donors to create meaningful experiences, ensuring that every contribution makes an impact. Whether she’s running a half marathon or coordinating schedules for major events like the Fall Food Festival, Joy’s dedication and resilience shine through in everything she does.
“I am the baby of 8 siblings, but we are so far apart in age that I have never lived in the same house with my two oldest siblings. Something people might not know- I was a teen mom, and secured a shift managers position at a telemarketing firm while still in school. Worked there for 5+ years.”
“SO many songs inspire me, but lately one of my go-to’s are ‘Good Day’ by Forrest Frank. No matter what I am feeling, I can play that song and can tackle the day with happiness in my heart. The beat, the words, it’s a feel good and take action song for me.”
“I would love to fluently speak other languages. I find it truly beautiful when you can communicate to others in their native language. I feel like it’s the concept of meeting people where they are at, on a different level.”
“My mom has been and always will be my greatest encourager. She spoke life to me in all the hard times, and loved me when I felt unlovable. I have never met anyone who could wake up in the morning and just be so happy and emulate light. It’s contagious. There is song that says ‘would you love me anyways’ – that’s my mom. She loved me anyways, and with that, brought me out of the dark into the light! She taught me to always forgive, love big, and take lots of pictures. God really loved me when He made her my mama.”
Email: jbradford@centerforpeople.org