Joy Thorpe

Joy Thorpe is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in legal operations and compliance, currently serving as the Director of Legal Operations at Altria since May 2009. Thorpe has held various key roles within the company, including Senior Manager of Enterprise Planning and Senior Compliance Manager, alongside a foundational role as a Human Resources Senior Analyst specializing in Benefit plan compliance. Prior to Altria, Thorpe worked as the Audit Director at the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts from May 1995 to April 2004, demonstrating strong expertise in executing audits and ensuring financial accountability. Joy Thorpe holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University, obtained between 1992 and 1995, and attended Hampton University in 1991-1992.