Joy L. Jefferson

Joy L. Jefferson currently serves as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at Hampton University, a position held since August 2022. Previously, Joy held various roles at Old Dominion University, including Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, and at Hampton University, where responsibilities included Vice President of External Relations and Associate Vice President for Development, overseeing essential fundraising and alumni initiatives. Joy's earlier experience includes directing corporate relations at An Achievable Dream and leading development efforts at North Carolina State University. An alumna of Hampton University, Joy earned a BA in Mass Media Arts in 1986.