“I begin each day with the simple idea that drives me: that I have gifts, talents and a passion to help change the lives of everyone I come in contact with, in some capacity.”

Joy Nelson Thomas is the Founder and Executive Director of LEAD Girls of North Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering girls to become the next generation of women leaders. She is also as a contributor for Triad Voice for their Business Inspiration section. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Salem College and is a certified life coach. Prior to launching LEAD, Joy spent her early career growing and managing a multimillion-dollar professional services corporation.

Joy’s commitment and passion for women in business led her to start New Journey Management, a project management company that provides for-profit and nonprofit enterprises with tactical support and accountability to accelerate their growth. She is active in the community and serves on the boards and leadership committees of the The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem; Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods; and Winston-Salem Fashion Week.

Joy has received numerous honors recognizing her accomplishments as a nonprofit and business leader. Most recently she is the proud recipient of the 2022 Black Business Ink 40 Under 40 Most Influential African Americans in the Triad and 2021 Triad Business Journal C-Suite Award.

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