Team

Joce Fenton is a Filipino American who migrated here from the Philippines at the age of 5.  She moved around frequently and was fortunate to have lived in Los Angeles, Toronto, New Jersey, Northern Virginia/DC, Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, and Tampa.  Constantly moving was challenging, but it taught her adaptability, quick assimilation, and resilience.  Overcoming being the “new person” and, most often, the “only Asian” provided a different perspective on interacting, collaborating, and influencing others through relationship and trust building, transparency, and assertiveness.

From a professional perspective, Joce is a seasoned executive with 30 years of impactful leadership and management consulting experience, driving transformative change across Strategy, People, Process, Data, and Technology.  Her distinguished career spans various industries and roles, consistently demonstrating a profound ability to envision, plan, and execute large-scale initiatives that optimize operations, enhance customer and employee experiences, and elevate overall business performance.

Joce is not just a professional but a perpetual student and a transformative leader. She focuses on nurturing growth in others, encouraging them to embrace their unique strengths and abilities.  She is pursuing her doctorate, focusing on AI and its future implications for work. Her life's work is a testament to her commitment to the community, as she strives to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. These experiences, she believes, are the catalysts for her personal growth and learning.

When Joce is not immersed in her professional pursuits, she loves to explore new culinary experiences, a passion that takes her to various eateries. She also finds joy in playing Fantasy Football and indulging in a game of bowling.  Her home is in the Indian Rocks Beach area, where she resides with her husband, Jeff, and their three beloved pets, Moxie, Pugsley, and Gilly.

As your Chair for Member Engagement at NAAAP Tampa, I bring a lifelong passion for bringing people together to achieve collective goals. Throughout my career, I've naturally gravitated toward roles that connect individuals and build community—always with an eye toward creating something greater than the sum of its parts.

My experience in corporate citizenship taught me the power of aligning people around shared purpose, while my ongoing service as a US Coast Guard Auxiliarist has deepened my commitment to supporting others and fostering teamwork in diverse environments. These experiences have shown me firsthand how providing the right resources and creating spaces where people feel heard can transform both individual journeys and organizational outcomes.

At NAAAP Tampa, my mission is simple: to ensure every member's voice matters and to connect you with opportunities that elevate your professional and personal growth. I believe that when we truly listen to each other and provide meaningful support, we all rise together.

I promise to work hard to create meaningful engagement opportunities, responsive programs, and a supportive community environment where your needs and aspirations are prioritized.

Have ideas for strengthening our community or looking for resources to advance your goals? I'm here to help turn those conversations into action. Let's work together to make NAAAP an even more vibrant, supportive space where everyone can thrive!