Executive Director Joy D. Calloway to Step Down Oct. 3; NMA’s Work and Mission Move Forward Uninterrupted
The National Medical Association (NMA) today announced a leadership transition at its headquarters. Joy D. Calloway, MHSA, MBA, who has served as the association’s Executive Director since 2022, will depart on October 3, 2025, to pursue a new opportunity.
Calloway joined the NMA in October 2022. During her three years as Executive Director, Calloway partnered with staff and physician leaders to advance the association’s mission of eliminating health disparities and elevating the expertise of Black physicians nationwide. Under her leadership, Calloway strengthened the National Medical Association by building collaborative partnerships with health advocacy and equity-focused organizations, while advancing the “One NMA” framework unifying six regions, two governing bodies, and 26 specialty sections.
“I welcomed the challenge of leading the NMA and am grateful for the work we’ve done together,” said Calloway, who has spent decades in public health and association management.
Calloway led the NMA Headquarters staff in elevating the association’s image through stronger media presence, events, and digital platforms, expanding its influence in health policy, and re-envisioning corporate relationships to increase donor support. Internally, she modernized operations, enhanced responsiveness, and delivered three financially and programmatically successful national conventions, leaving the NMA stronger and better positioned for the future.
“We appreciate the expertise Ms. Calloway brought to the NMA over the past three years,” said Michael Knight, M.D., MSHP, FACP, chairperson of the NMA Board of Trustees. “Our organization has benefited from her leadership, and we wish her well as she continues to be a champion for health equity.”
NMA Headquarters staff and physician leaders will continue the timely work of the organization without interruption during this time of transition.
“For more than 130 years, the NMA and its physician leaders have fought for health equity and Black physicians. We remain committed to this work, which will continue in earnest as we transition the executive director role,” said Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association.
The NMA Board of Trustees is in the process of identifying an interim Executive Director and will make an announcement in the coming weeks.
