Joy Renee Cox
Joy Cox, PhD is a body justice advocate using her skill set in research and leadership to foster social change through the promotion of body diversity, equity and inclusion. Dr. Cox has utilized the past 15 years to amplify the voices of those most marginalized in society, bringing attention to matters of intersectionality, addressing race, body size, accessibility, and "health."
Dr. Cox has been featured on several podcasts and media productions, including CNN’s Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta, The Tavis Smiley Show, and The New York Times. She is also the author of the book, Fat Girls in Black Bodies: Creating Communities of Our Own.
Dr. Cox’s own personal story is one of an overcomer. Her goal in her work is to propel others into a place of freedom while addressing structural and interpersonal barriers that work incessantly to keep them hindered.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Joy Cox is a CX research manager with Comcast and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Joy Cox has no relevant non-financial relationships.
