Janelle Joyce-Pelsey has a strong background in public health and a commitment to social justice, racial equity, and extensive experience in policy and advocacy. She has a mission of improving nutrition, health, and well-being in Maryland for women and children. She is Mental Health First Aid certified (Youth and Adult) and a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP).

In her current role as an Engagement Specialist at Maryland WIC, she has successfully developed and implemented strategies to increase participation in various health programs, including producing engaging social media and digital content, creating communication strategies, and conducting outreach activities to diverse populations. She is a part of the Maryland Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Bureau-Health Equity Workgroup and The Maryland Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Collaboration (MDPQC) Community Stakeholder Collaborative.

Janelle has a proven track record of analyzing policies and practices to foster program participation, collecting and reporting data on participation rates, and conducting outreach activities to increase participation in programs.

Janelle’s educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Health Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Walden University and she is currently pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership at Western Governors University.