Meet Our Staff
Kendra Harris, Executive Director
Kendra became involved, with The Arc, as a volunteer. She joined The Arc staff in May of 2024. Prior to The Arc, she was employed, for 18 years, in the not-for-profit sector.
Kendra and her husband, John, have two sons, John Jr and Rusty. Throughout her motherhood, she's learned a great deal about her son's neurodivergence but understands there's still a lot unknown. She's passionate about raising neurodiversity awareness and sharing, with others, all that her son has taught her.
Email: kendra@arcjacksoncounty.org
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Joy Ray, Executive Assistant
Joy joined the staff, at The Arc, in July 2025, as the Executive Assistant. She was born and raised in Jackson County. Joy and her husband, Tony, have two children, Logan and Lacey, eight grandchildren, and two dogs.
Joy loves people, family, friends, church family, painting and creating art. She volunteers at church, Love Chapel, and workplaces. Joy is friends with board members, Beth and Kayla White. Joy loves Kayla's hugs, good morning texts, and babysitting her baby doll when she goes on vacation.
Email: joy@arcjacksoncounty.org
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