Joy M. Newcom has grown very comfortable sharing her story one-on-one or to a room full of people. She is able to adapt her message and topic to meet the varied interests and ages of audience members, while remaining true to her goal of open communication. Joy balances vulnerability with integrity, offering information on what it’s like to face a future that’s far from certain.

Part inspiration, part information, Joy’s openness invites others into her story. Most of her speaking engagements have been as a guest lecturer in child development (education) classes and wellness (physical education) classes, or as a guest presenter for church conferences. She’s also led media relations workshops.

Joy is a public relations consultant and an adjunct professor in public relations for Waldorf College, www.waldorf.edu, in Forest City, Iowa. To schedule Joy: joy@involuntaryjoy.com.

Appearances

  • Book Signings
    • Beaverdale Books, Urbandale, Iowa (10/2008) Photos on Facebook fan page.
    • Courtyard Gardens, Forest City, Iowa (12/2007)
    • Buffalo Center Library, Buffalo Center, Iowa (11/2007)
    • Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa (10/2007)
    • Common Grounds, Lamont, Iowa (10/2007)
    • Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa (10/2007)
    • Heiserman Memorial Library, West Union, Iowa (8/2007)
    • Enchanted Forest Books and Coffee, Forest City, Iowa (7/2007)
  • Speaking Engagements
    • "What You Do Best,” Regional Training, AEA 267 (Area Education Agency),
      Cedar Falls, Iowa (4/2009)
    • “When You Did Not Expect Joy,” Donor Appreciation Dinner, Opportunity Village,
      Clear Lake, Iowa (4/2009)
    • “Doing What You Do Best,” One God, One Call National Conference, Lutheran Services-Disabilities Network, Minneapolis, Minn. (10/2008)
    • “Sorry, You Can’t Fix It,” Breakfast Discussion for Families and their Friends, Meredith Drive Reformed, Des Moines, Iowa (10/2008)
    • “Doing What You Do Best,” Training, Keystone AEA (Area Education Agency), Elkader, Iowa
    • "Welcoming Families of Children with Disabilities,” Welcoming Children Conference Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. (4/2008)
    • “Doing What You Do Best,” Regional Training, AEA 267, Cedar Falls, Iowa (4/2008)
    • “Identity: Who Am I?” Chapel, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa (10/2007)
    • “Child of God, Universal,” Chapel, Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa (10/2007)

Handouts

“Three Gifts You Can Give Parents” by Joy M. Newcom
“Our Perfect Storm,” by Joy M. Newcom
“Doing What You Do Best” by Joy M. Newcom
 

 
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