Joy Ridley
Events Manager

Joy Ridley (she/her) joins Generation Hope as the new Events Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience that emphasize her background and expertise in the arena of events, meetings, and conferences management working in both the private and Government sectors. When not swimming in the immense details of event planning, Joy enjoys baking cakes, and spending time with her four grandchildren and family. Joy is extremely excited to apply her expertise in making the Generation Hope events even more impactful and meaningful, by hosting events geared strategically around the Generation Hope mission and values.

Quote:

“Don’t feel entitled to anything you didn’t sweat and struggle for.” — Marian Wright Edelman

Why I chose this quote:

I chose this quote because it’s a reminder that struggling is the pre-condition for growth. You cannot be so quick to try and take what you did not sweat through to make.