Professional Background and Experience
Joy overcame difficult circumstances growing up to earn full-ride scholarships to college and graduate school where she earned degrees in advanced mathematics. For the last 16 years, Joy built one of the most successful data-analytics firms in Kansas: Cornerstone Data, Inc., a full-service consultancy based in Kansas with a nationwide reach. Joy served for several years on the Wichita Board of Education where she fought for parents' rights, fiscal responsibility, and advocated for education reforms that improved student outcomes.