Joy Hermsen

Joy Hermsen (she/her) serves IMOD in the leadership role as the Chief Advancement Officer. Joy brings a strategic approach to advancing the purpose of IMOD and building a community of supporters worldwide. Her collaborative and energetic leadership approach to launching organizations from the inside out has brought innovative solutions and meaningful results to many public and private companies. Joy is delighted to bring her unique blend of operational focus, organizational development expertise, community engagement, and entrepreneurial drive to launch IMOD to the next chapter. Joy studied at the University of California - Davis, earning a B.A. in Political Science and an MBA, both of which she uses in her visionary leadership. Joy believes IMOD represents a new way to define "museum" as community arts center with digital global reach and "dance" as joyful movement for all. She knows that human connection is needed now more than ever and she believes that IMOD serves as the vessel to connect people and their own journey and growth to the authentic celebration of dance in all cultures. 

Favorites: Joy’s favorite place to dance is anywhere with family or friends for a little celebration, like in the kitchen to a favorite song, in the airport for the joy of moving or on a city sidewalk to celebrate a “win” for a loved one. Joy’s favorite place to travel is Salvador, Brazil, where the dancing and energy were as beautiful as the people she met and scenery she saw. 

Email: Joy.Hermsen@museumdance.org