Originally from Indian Trail, North Carolina, Jozy has spent the last decade reporting on the issues that matter most to West Virginians. 

She moved to West Virginia in 2011 to attend Marshall University, where she studied print journalism and music. A high school English teacher—who was both a Huntington native and a Marshall alumna—encouraged Jozy to consider the university, a decision that ultimately shaped her career. 

After earning her degree in Print Journalism with a minor in Music, Jozy worked for several West Virginia news outlets, primarily writing for newspapers such as The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and The Register-Herald in Beckley.  

While government affairs reporting (covering city councils, county commissions, and school boards) was her main focus, she developed a deep understanding of West Virginia and its people through storytelling. Whether profiling a 98-year-old Rosie the Riveter who contributed to WWII or a quilting group raising funds for flood victims, Jozy made it her mission to amplify community voices. 

Most recently, she gained recognition for her extensive coverage of the high-profile Natalie Cochran murder trial for The Register-Herald, leading to a feature in a special episode of 20/20, which aired in February 2025 

In February 2025, Jozy transitioned from journalism to public affairs, joining the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) as Policy and Government Outreach Coordinator. In this role, she contributes to policy and advocacy initiatives, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, communications and program coordination to further NRGRDA’s mission. 

With a strong background in public affairs reporting and deep community trust, Jozy remains dedicated to serving the people of West Virginia—now through policy, advocacy, and engagement.