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Joy Brooks (Fed)
Information Specialist
Ms. Joy Brooks is an Information Specialist for the International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Joy's primary job function is to lead the NIST Foreign Visitor Program and serve as liaison with other US Government agencies on their Foreign Visitor Programs. She routinely responds to visit inquiries and coordinates with individuals of international travel coordinating agencies, other Government agencies, US and Foreign Embassies, and appropriate NIST staff regarding short-term visits of foreign nationals to NIST. She serves as the primary point of contact for all international visitors to NIST and maintains knowledge of current policies and procedures regarding the coordination of international visitors. She reviews NIST processes for improvements and makes recommendations to streamline processes, where feasible. She develops sustainable relationships with NIST counterpart organizations abroad in order to further NIST mission objectives, support US Foreign Policy objectives, and promote US measurement standards.
Joy is the Property Custodian for IAAO and Congressional and Legislative Affairs Office. Her duties include coordinating onsite inventories of supplies and equipment, and supporting the Property Management Officer (PMO) to ensure NIST's resources are accounted for and compliant with federal regulations. She maintains records for equipment on loan and ensures equipment is returned for departing employees.
Joy also develops and maintains the IAAO internal and external web sites. She routinely reviews the web sites to ensure compliance with NIST standards, and solicits feedback for continuous improvements. She also provides administrative support for conferences, seminars and workshops in support of the IAAO mission.