JOY ALLEN

Joy Allen headshot with friends

Joy Allen, Art Specialist at Bright Water Foundation, brings nearly 30 years of illustrating experience to her role. Over the past 7 years, she has showcased her unique artistry by illustrating the foundation’s training and education manuals, and its school health club program materials, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the foundation’s mission through her creative talents. Joy’s exceptional illustration style has garnered widespread recognition, with over 40 publications in various genres including mass market, trade, education, religious, early readers, and picture books. Her work has been featured on prestigious platforms such as The Today Show, the New York Times, and Oprah’s Children’s Book List, earning her accolades such as the Excellence in Media Silver Angel Award. A devoted mother of four and grandmother of nine, Joy’s passion for art and storytelling shines through in her impactful contributions to Bright Water Foundation’s initiatives.