Joy Casnovsky

Joy Casnovsky has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Mission Officer at Austin Parks Foundation since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Sustainable Food Center for a significant period. Their roles at Sustainable Food Center include Deputy Director from July 2017 to October 2021, Program Director of The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre from March 2008 to July 2017, Policy Lead from July 2016 to June 2017, and Program Coordinator of The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre from September 2007 to February 2008.

Before their tenure at Sustainable Food Center, Joy served as an Environmental Education Volunteer at Peace Corps from January 2005 to April 2007. Additionally, they worked as an Interpretative Ranger at National Park Service twice in their career, first from June 2004 to October 2004, and then from June 2001 to August 2001.

Throughout their varied roles, Joy has demonstrated strong leadership skills, collaborated with community partners, generated program growth, managed teams, conducted evaluations, and advocated for sustainable agriculture. Joy has also delivered educational talks, provided information to visitors, and contributed to emergency operations.

Joy Casnovsky completed their Bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management & Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin from 2000 to 2004. Joy then pursued further education at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador from 2002 to 2003, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned. In 2016, Joy attended The LBJ School of Public Affairs and obtained a Master's degree in Public Leadership (MPAff) in 2017. Additionally, in December 2014, they obtained a certification in Culinarian from Austin Community College.