J Joy Cohen is a Creative Consultant specializing in cultivating unique programming and experiences that strengthen relationships between brands and communities of color. With over 12 years of experience in interpersonal communication and networking, she helps her clients authentically align their brand goals and mission with the identities of their customers, fostering lasting relationships and inclusive ecosystems.

As the Founder and Creative Director of HANDKRFTED, her boutique consulting agency, Joy's dedication to underrepresented communities shines through her work in the art, fashion, food, film, and music industries. Her credits include collaborations with renowned artists, brands, and events such as Kevin Ross, The Suffers, Soho House, Kin Euphorics, Spotify OurFrequency, Topo Chico, Dot Cards, Black Restaurant Week, NYFW, and Art Basel Miami, among others.

Her most recent efforts include the launch of Eden At, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented artists and creatives of color with the education, resources, and community needed to thrive personally and professionally. They provide onsite activations and programming that coincide with global events, and give creatives of color a chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.