Joy was born and raised in Slave Lake. Married to Husband Blayne, and mother of two boys, Max and Cruz, Joy and her family have been active in the community.  Joy serves as the High Prairie School Division trustee for Slave Lake. Too keep herself balanced, Joy enjoys working out. During the summer you can find Joy riding her bike, in and around Slave Lake. Joy enjoys winter activates including ski-dooing and watching her family curl at the local curling rink. 

Joy was elected in the 2016 by-election.