Since its inception in 2011, Joy has spearheaded the establishment of safe homes, innovative education programs, and sustainable economic opportunities, forging impactful partnerships with notable brands such as Vera Bradley, Kohls, Ethan Allen, Pura Vida, Thistle Farms and Broadcom to create dignified employment initiatives.
Joy Reyes is the Founder
& CEO of New Hope Girls, a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to rescuing girls and empowering women in the Dominican Republic.
Once a compassionate advocate on the outside peering in, Joy found her true calling after taking a life-changing step of faith into the unknown and witnessing the struggles of young women in the Dominican Republic. With unwavering determination, she founded New Hope Girls, a groundbreaking mission that provides safe homes, educational opportunities, and dignified employment initiatives for women.
As a highly sought-after speaker and debut author, Joy captivates audiences with her powerful insights, inspiring stories, and unwavering passion for hope and justice.
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“Joy has the perfect embodiment of her name. The joy, warmth, generosity, and hope she gives is circular. She has changed lives and is an inspiration to all of us who have the joy of knowing her.”
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard,
Co-Founder of Vera Bradley
“Joy is a light whose passion for the work she leads across the globe is filled with stories of tears and laughter. I am grateful for all she teaches us about creativity and justice grounded in love.”
Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms
“Joy, the founder of New Hope girls, is a powerful communicator and transformational leader impacting women worldwide...an inspiring force for good, offering brighter futures to women!”
Extraordinary Women
Joy began her career as an elementary school teacher and learned how to integrate the power of art and creativity into her curriculum.
She has since found it to be an integral part of her therapeutic work as well as her own creative process in reflecting, writing and storytelling.
Using stories to inspire us on our journey toward all we were created to be.
