Joy Wilcox (She/Her)

Joy Wilcox has a diverse and extensive work experience in various organizations. Joy is currently serving as the Territory Director for the West Coast at Back on My Feet since 2021. Prior to this role, they worked at Girl Scouts of Western Washington from 2015 to 2020, where they held multiple positions including Vice President and Associate Vice President of Membership. In these roles, they developed strategies for membership growth and retention, prioritized community partnerships, and focused on relationship building with historically underrepresented communities.

Before their tenure at Girl Scouts, Joy worked at the White Center Community Development Association from 2014 to 2015, where they served as the Family Development Manager. In this role, they managed programs aimed at eradicating poverty by facilitating leadership and empowerment activities for families reflective of the community served.

Joy's earlier work experience includes roles at the Primavera Foundation from 2007 to 2013. Joy served as the Director of Community Engagement, leading collaborative partnerships and advocating for socioeconomic justice. Joy also managed a homeless intervention and prevention program, overseeing daily operations and building collaborative relationships with other programs and community partners. Additionally, they facilitated leadership training programs and outreach initiatives on prisoner reentry and community reintegration strategies.

Overall, Joy's work experience demonstrates their expertise in leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, and empowering marginalized communities.

Joy Wilcox (She/Her) has a strong educational background. Joy pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Arizona from 2000 to 2001. Building upon that, they continued their studies at the same university and completed their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Gender and Women's Studies from 2001 to 2003. Joy further expanded their knowledge in academia by obtaining a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree from the University of Arizona in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, they pursued additional education at the Center for Progressive Leadership, although specific details regarding the degree and field of study are unavailable.