As the CEO and Founder of King’s Glory Enterprises, Inc. (KGE), Joy is a certified John Maxwell trainer specializing in delivering transformative corporate training experiences. Through Inspirationally Yours, a subsidiary of KGE, Joy provides training solutions designed to optimize employee performance, enhance productivity, and drive business success. Drawing on her extensive expertise in technical training, software applications, and professional development, she brings energy and insight to the classroom. She also offers motivational and spiritual speaking services that inspire and uplift individuals.
Committed to the development of both individuals and organizations, Joy is also an adjunct instructor in Technology, Administration, and Professional Development across four colleges in the Alamo Community College District. Her extensive years in board governance and a distinguished career in information technology and telecommunications, combined with her hands-on experience as a small business owner, add practical depth to her training, ensuring her insights resonate with real-world challenges.
A true testament to her exceptional leadership aptitude, Joy's distinguished governance experience radiates through her multifaceted roles on various boards over the years. Presently, she holds the esteemed position of President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Antonio Chapter. Her tenure as Past President on a school board, former Board Chair on the Eastern Triangle Board of Directors, and former President of the Cherice Cochrane Mentoring for Success Foundation further underscore her influential contributions. Adding to her achievements, she has served as a National Executive Board Member on the National Urban League of Young Professionals. Furthermore, Joy's unwavering dedication is exemplified by her role as the President of the Jupe Manor Neighborhood Association, a testament to her commitment to cultivating thriving communities.
Joy's exceptional leadership journey is exemplified by her notable appointments, including her significant role as the San Antonio District 3 Zoning Commissioner, which she passionately served for three impactful terms. Her commitment to this position has brought about transformative change, reaching a historic milestone when she became the first African American woman to assume the position of Chair on the San Antonio Zoning Commission. Additionally, she actively contributes as a committee member representing San Antonio District 3 on the San Antonio Small Business and Economic Development Advocacy Committee.
Joy's commitment to uplifting others extends beyond her professional accomplishments. She is a licensed minister, bringing her caring and genuine nature to various aspects of ministry, from children to adults. Her journey has been punctuated by personal triumphs over adversity, including surviving domestic abuse, homelessness, the loss of her son, and the challenges of single-handedly raising four children while working full-time, pursuing education, and serving her community.
Through it all, Joy's faith, resilience, and altruism have shaped her journey. Her unwavering dedication to delivering excellence in all she undertakes, coupled with her magnetic energy, make her a powerful force for positive change in the corporate world, community, and the lives she touches.