Joy St. Juste

Joy St. Juste (she/her) is the Director of Marketing and Communications at RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community.

After her undergraduate degree in journalism from Arizona State University, St. Juste spent several years as a freelance reporter, including a stint writing several Frommer’s Travel Guides throughout Mexico. In addition to travel writing, she has always had a passion for health journalism, and has written for publications such as CNN.com and the California Health Report.

Prior to joining RespectAbility, St. Juste spent six years advocating for the rights of Californians who were 50-plus years old in her role as associate state director for AARP California. Outside of work, St. Juste holds the “monitora” designation in the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.