MEET XOP'S CEO & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Joya D. Calloway is a dynamic leader, speaker, and transformational coach with over 12 years of experience empowering individuals and transforming organizations. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, combining her expertise with a deep passion for creating meaningful change in both corporate and nonprofit settings. Joya is a champion for nonprofit leadership and reentry initiatives, specializing in serving at-risk populations and the leaders who support them. Her reentry efforts focus on helping individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and mental bondage achieve breakthroughs, discover their purpose, and walk in it. Through transformational workshops, she equips participants with the tools to overcome barriers, successfully reintegrate into society, and build purposeful lives.

As a Gallup Global Strengths Coach, Joya also brings a wealth of experience in corporate organizational development and inclusion. Her broad expertise allows her to meet the unique needs of corporate professionals, nonprofit leaders, and at-risk populations alike. Joya leads with a synergistic approach, aligning people development and engagement strategies with organizational goals to maximize business outcomes. She trailblazes innovative programs that foster inclusive cultures, empower teams, and drive sustainable growth.

Joya proudly attributes all of her success to her faith in Jesus Christ, and her dedication to her work is inspired by the teachings and works of Christ. Her passion for evangelism is woven into her mission, as she seeks to share hope and transformation through both word and action. While her faith is firm and unwavering, Joya's work remains inclusive and welcoming to individuals from all backgrounds. Her ability to bridge the gap between professional development and community impact makes her a sought-after speaker and consultant. She offers actionable insights on topics such as leadership, reentry strategies, inclusive workplaces, and people development. Whether addressing corporate executives, nonprofit professionals, or vulnerable populations, Joya inspires audiences to embrace change, uncover purpose, and achieve lasting transformation.

Career Highlights & Qualifications

• Led enterprise-wide engagement and survey efforts, yielding an organization's Top Workplace award

• Pioneered and oversaw organization-wide diversity initiative, including training and events

• Revamped curriculum, processes, and learning experiences, resulting in 30% increase in reentry program completion

• Created an organization's official people operations strategy for performance, development, rewards/recognition; and employee relations

• Gallup Global Strengths Coach: successfully coached hundreds of individuals to uncover and actualize purpose

• Hosted and served as a workshop facilitator for numerous organizations, including Wheaton College's Correctional Ministries and Chaplains Association (CMCA) Summit, where she delivered impactful sessions that inspired growth and transformation

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