Joi McAtee is from Louisville, Kentucky. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master 27s in higher education administration from the University of Louisville, and she is currently pursuing a master 27s in public administration and a PhD in urban studies and public affairs from the University of Louisville. She has a daughter.

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Joi McAtee has a bachelor 's degree from the University of Kentucky, a master 's in higher education administration from the University of Louisville, and is pursuing a master 's in public administration and a PhD in urban studies and public affairs from the University of Louisville. She is a mother.

Joi is a project manager at the Muhammad Ali Center. She previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government. 

Joi previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government for over two years. She also has experience as a programs coordinator   for a workforce development board and as an admissions counciler for Spalding University. 

Joi previously ran for Kentucky State Representative in 2024 but did not win.

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Joi is a project manager for the Ali Compassion Index at the Muhammad Ali Center. She previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government. She has also worked with KentuckianaWorks, Spalding University, and Jefferson County Public Schools. 

Supports voter registration drives as part of community volunteer efforts.

Joi McAtee is from Louisville, Kentucky. She has a bachelor s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master s in higher education administration from the University of Louisville, and she is currently pursuing a master s in public administration and a PhD in urban studies and public affairs from the University of Louisville. She has a daughter.

Joi is a project manager for the Ali Compassion Index at the Muhammad Ali Center. She previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government. She has also worked with KentuckianaWorks, Spalding University, and Jefferson County Public Schools.

Supports voter registration drives as part of volunteer efforts.

Joi is a project manager. She works at the Muhammad Ali Center as project manager for the Ali Compassion Index. She previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government and worked at KentuckianaWorks, Spalding University and Jefferson County Public Schools.

Joi McAtee's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 43, is her first entry into politics.

Joi is a project manager for the Ali Compassion Index at the Muhammad Ali Center. She previously served as executive director of equity for Louisville Metro Government. Joi has also worked with KentuckianaWorks, Spalding University, and Jefferson County Public Schools. 

Joi previously ran for Kentucky State Representative in 2026.

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