The Georgia Center for Opportunity’s
Joyce Mayberry
Champion of Family Empowerment and Community Collaboration
Joyce Mayberry is a leader in areas of family development and relational health. She leads and trains a team that focuses on strengthening bonds across generations of communities around Georiga.
Subject Matter Expertise:
The Value & Importance of Family
Community Impact
Social and Emotional Health
Vice President of Family
Joyce Mayberry
As Vice President of Family at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, Joyce Mayberry harnesses her vast experience in information technology and program management to develop impactful partnerships and enhance awareness of GCO’s empowering resources. Previously, Joyce refined her expertise in technical support and operations across various IT roles, including trainer, PC repair tech, and helpdesk manager. Transitioning to community service, she excelled as a program director for a relationship education initiative, where she developed key skills in event planning, community outreach, and collaboration. Holding a bachelor’s and master’s degree in human services and certification as a Family Life Educator (CFLE), Joyce is deeply committed to her role of promoting healthy relationships and supporting family well-being. Married in 2019 and a step-grandmother to five, Joyce embodies the family-first values she champions professionally.
Vice President of Family at GCO
Actively raises awareness and develops partnerships to maximize the impact of resources designed to empower families and individuals.
Education and Certification
Holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in human services and is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), underscoring her expertise in family and community development.
Personal Commitment to Family Support
Driven by a vision to only work with organizations that bolster community and family support, reflecting her dedication to making a significant social impact.
Community Program Leadership
Former program director for a relationship education initiative where she excelled in community collaboration, event planning, and outreach.
IT and Operations Expertise
Brings extensive experience from the tech industry, including roles as a trainer, PC repair technician, and helpdesk manager, enhancing her strategic and operational capabilities.
Topics
- Why family matters in the 21st century
- Addressing poverty at a community level
- Creating a collective community response
- Social and emotional well-being
- Raising highly capable kids
Professional Background
Joyce Mayberry’s professional journey began in the information technology sector, where she developed a strong foundation in technical support, operations, and administration. Her roles ranged from PC repair technician to IT trainer and helpdesk manager, each contributing to her expertise in management and supporting users in high-demand environments.
Transition to Community Service
Joyce’s career took a significant turn when she became a program director for a relationship education initiative. In this capacity, she honed additional skills in event planning, community outreach, and collaboration. It was here that Joyce discovered her passion for fostering healthy relationships within the community, a realization that profoundly influenced her career path.
Commitment to Family and Community Empowerment
At the Georgia Center for Opportunity, Joyce serves as the Vice President of Family, a role in which she is pivotal in promoting the organization’s resources aimed at empowering families. Her efforts are focused on developing partnerships and enhancing public awareness to ensure that these resources reach and positively impact as many lives as possible. Joyce’s educational background, including a master’s degree in human services and certification as a Family Life Educator, complements her professional endeavors, providing a robust theoretical and practical framework for her work.
Personal Life
Committed to her personal mission, Joyce decided to align her career exclusively with organizations that support family and community development. Joyce enjoys life with her husband and embraces her role as a step-grandparent to five grandchildren. This personal joy and fulfillment fuel her professional passion, making her a genuine advocate for family well-being in her community.
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