Joy Mitchell Grodnick joined the AJM board of directors in 1999 and has since been responsible for helping AJM produce events (like the upcoming fashion shows), recruit sponsors and fundraise. Joy earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Texas where she met her husband, Jimmy. Together they have three daughters, Abby (27), Meryl (25) and Leah (23). She enjoys walking, spending time and traveling with her family, and watching Alabama football.
 
Joy says that she is proud to be a part of AJM because she believes it is a program that truly empowers young women all across the country. "I'd like to think that as board members we contribute just a little to the success of so many young ladies even if we never have the opportunity to meet them all," she says. Joy is also touched by the thousands of volunteers who work together with a common goal of empowering young women. "In such hard economic times, it's encouraging to still see people being generous and sharing the Spirit of Junior Miss."
 
Joy has served on the board of directors for various organizations including UMS-Wright Alumni Association, UMS-Wright Board of Trustees, American Cancer Society, Gulf Coast Exploreum, Mobile Ballet, and the Mobile AIDS Support Services. She currently serves on the Regions Bank Board of Directors, Drug Education Council Luncheon Committee and the Tulane University Parents Council.