As the President and Founder of Mamapalooza Inc. a company by women, promoting (m)others for social, cultural and economic benefit, she’s been creating large-scale events that put families at the forefront since 2002. She is also acting Executive Director for The Motherhood Foundation working towards the Museum Of Motherhood. Joy was appointed the Susan B. Anthony Award from NOW-NYC in recognition of her grassroots activism and dedication to advancing equality and improving the lives of women and girls in 2009 and the Best Of Westchester ‘Girl Power’ award.