Kamaria Joy
About Kamaria Joy
Kamaria Joy serves as the Talent, Development, and Inclusion Program Manager at Kite Pharma, where she leads initiatives focused on leadership development and diversity. She has a diverse background in training and guest services, with previous roles at organizations such as AIR Communities and Walt Disney World.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kamaria Joy serves as the Talent, Development, and Inclusion Program Manager at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, she facilitates onboarding and various events as part of curriculum operations. She leads enterprise-wide initiatives focused on leadership development, inclusion, and diversity. Additionally, she supports the collection, consolidation, and reporting of metrics within the Talent, Development & Inclusion department. Kamaria also coordinates external vendor partnerships to ensure that materials are properly formatted and contain appropriate content for company use. She collaborates with Human Resource Business Partners to address employee inquiries and assist with various HR-related matters.
Previous Experience in Talent Development
Before joining Kite Pharma, Kamaria Joy worked as the Learning and Development Manager (Soft Skills) at Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of Training Manager at AIR Communities from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to employee training and development in Los Angeles, California. Her background includes extensive experience in guest services and training roles across various hospitality organizations, including positions at Holiday Inn and Langham Hospitality Group.
Education and Qualifications
Kamaria Joy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Purdue University Global, with an expected graduation in 2024. She previously studied Visual and Performing Arts at South Suburban College from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she earned a Coaching Certificate from The MMS Worldwide Institute in 2021, which focused on executive coaching. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent development and organizational behavior.
Background in Hospitality and Performance
Kamaria Joy has a diverse background in the hospitality industry, having worked in various guest service roles. She served as a Guest Services Associate and Trainer at multiple Holiday Inn locations and as a Guest Services Associate at Langham Hospitality Group. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Character Performer & Dancer at Walt Disney World for six months in 2010. This experience in performance and customer service has contributed to her skills in training and development.