Joy Huffman

Joy Huffman has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Joy began their career as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Oregon Health & Science University and later joined The Scripps Research Institute in a similar role, where they conducted research on macromolecular X-ray crystallography of DNA repair enzymes. During this time, they also wrote successful multimillion-dollar grants, published papers, and peer-reviewed manuscripts for high-profile journals and agencies.

In 2005, Joy transitioned to the corporate sector and joined McKinsey and Co as an Engagement Manager. In this role, they led internal and client teams and worked on various projects including strategy, organization, due diligence, M&A, and portfolio management.

Moving forward, Joy joined Banfield, The Pet Hospital, a division of Mars, Inc., as a Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development. Joy collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to define the company's long-term vision and led initiatives such as pricing, equipment capital planning, new product introductions, and retail model assessment.

In 2012, Joy entered the pharmaceutical industry and worked at Pfizer/Zoetis as a Director of Global Strategic Planning. There, they played a crucial role in preparing the Animal Health division for IPO and created a strategic planning methodology for developed and emerging markets.

From 2013 to 2018, Joy worked at The Wonderful Company in progressively senior roles. Joy served as a Director of Strategy, where they developed practical solutions for various businesses within the company. Later, they became the Director of Finance and eventually the VP of Finance and Sales Operations, leading financial, operational, and analytical functions for Wonderful Sales, the company's sales and merchandising division.

Following their tenure at The Wonderful Company, Joy joined BOOM! Studios as CFO, overseeing financial operations until 2021 when they joined Puffco in the same position.

In 2022, Joy became a Founding Member of The F Suite, a role they currently hold.

Overall, Joy Huffman has an extensive background in finance, sales operations, strategic planning, and research, making their a versatile professional with a strong track record of success in various industries.

Joy Huffman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Santa Barbara. Joy also holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Oregon Health & Science University. The specific years of their education are not provided.