Joy was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and spent the first ten years of her life there before her family moved to Texas, where she grew up. She earned her degree in Marketing and Communications and built a career in the marketing departments of major brands like Chick-fil-A and Topgolf. Her love of golf took root during childhood summers in St. Andrews, Scotland, where her father owns the world-famous Dunvegan Hotel, and where she met golfers from all walks of life, experiences that grew a lifelong love for the game and the community it builds.
That early passion eventually led her to First Tee. Joy moved to California for love and found her calling with First Tee Coachella Valley, where she has served in nearly every capacity. Today, as Development Director, she partners closely with the Chapter’s CEO to lead fundraising, steward donor relationships, and plan key events, all in service of growing the next generation of Game Changers.
Outside of work, Joy and her husband Jeff enjoy playing golf at Bermuda Dunes Country Club, watching college football, traveling, and spending time with their French Bulldog, Bogey. You can also find Joy singing karaoke and baking in her free time.
