Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA, is a transformational leader with 30 years of health care and nonprofit leadership experience, and with a unique skill set and successful record of serving as interim CEO at organizations in distress or otherwise in transition. Ms. Calloway is currently serving as the Executive Director of the National Medical Association (NMA) and was appointed to this position in October 2022. The NMA is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.
Before joining the NMA, Calloway served as the Interim President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, joining at a time of great financial, organizational and cultural crisis to stabilize the enterprise and set it on a path to stability. Prior to that, she held the role of Interim Executive Director at the National Association of Health Services Executives as it was transitioning to a new governance model.
From 2013 to 2018, Calloway served as President and CEO of New Center Community Mental Health Services in Detroit, where she revived and repositioned an agency striving to remain impactful. Preceding this role, Calloway was Associate Vice President for Community and Rural Network Development for St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospital, Executive Director of Metro Healthcare Services, Inc., and founding CEO of Oakland Primary Health Services, the first and only federally qualified primary care health facility serving low-income and medically underserved populations in Oakland County.
Calloway is a sought-after consultant and speaker and speaks to international audiences on topics ranging from mental health and emotional intelligence to nonprofit board development and operational planning. She earned degrees from The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor in Organizational Psychology (BA), Health Services Management/Policy (MHSA) and Human Resources (MBA).
Calloway has held adjunct faculty positions at Spring Arbor College, Siena Heights University and the University of Detroit Mercy, where she taught Human Resources Management, Strategic Planning, Health Services Management, Health Care Ethics, Managerial Communication and grant writing/program development.
Calloway was inducted into the Michigan Chronicle’s Woman of Excellence community in 2014, and received the American Business Women’s’ Association (Concepts Chapter) “Boss of the Year” Award in 2001. She has served on the boards of a range of national and local nonprofit organizations serving girls experiencing homelessness, promoting gun violence education, and providing youth and community programs.
Calloway is proud mom to her young adult daughter Vashti, a special education teacher in Newport News, VA, and makes time to enjoy Girls’ Night Out, Scrabble, travelling, live music, movies, theater, reading and shopping. She is currently writing a book, “One Crisis from Crazy: Finding Myself without Losing My Mind.”
⏰ Don’t forget! Tomorrow is your chance to connect with Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, the 126th President of the NMA ✨
📅 Friday, August 29, 2025
🕑 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST
📍 200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 4600, Miami, FL 33131
Join us for an inspiring Meet & Greet and conversation on the future of healthcare in South Florida and across the nation.
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We look forward to seeing you there!
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The National Medical Association stands firm: stability and transparency at the CDC are non-negotiable.
When our nation’s leading public health agency is in turmoil, every community is affected. Oversight and accountability are essential to restore trust and ensure the CDC can fulfill its mission to protect the health of the American people.
It’s time for Congress to act.
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Gun violence is not just a criminal justice issue; it is a public health crisis. Every community is touched by its impact, from families grieving loved ones to children growing up in fear.
The National Medical Association (NMA) remains committed to addressing this crisis through education, prevention, and advocacy. In this new video, we explore the root causes of gun violence, its toll on health and equity, and the pathways to healing and prevention that center community voices and public health solutions.
🎥 Watch the full video
Together, we can move beyond headlines and work toward safer, healthier communities for all.
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Every day in America, people are killed by a gun and more are injured. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens, surpassing motor vehicle crashes.
The impact is not only measured in lives lost but also in the long-lasting trauma felt by families and entire communities.
As physicians and advocates, the National Medical Association (NMA) affirms that gun violence is not just a criminal justice issue, it is a public health emergency. Addressing it requires data-driven prevention strategies, equitable health policies, and community-centered solutions.
We stand committed to advancing research, strengthening gun safety laws, and supporting interventions that protect the health and future of Black communities and all Americans.
Health professionals must raise their voices. Together, we can turn tragedy into action.
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📢 Join us for a special Meet & Greet with Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, the 126th President of the NMA!
🗓 Friday, August 29, 2025
⏰ 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST
📍 200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 4600, Miami, FL 33131
Come be part of an engaging discussion on the state of healthcare in South Florida and across the nation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with healthcare leaders.
RSVP today by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://forms.gle/s6oDZ5ZVVLS3M9rJ6
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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