Graduate of Princeton University and Catholic University Law School, he served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth until 1984. In 1987, after being admitted to the Virginia Bar, he became minority counsel to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where he worked on product liability legislation. Mr. Joyce assumed his current position in August 1994.
Matt comes to ATRA from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) where he served as membership manager. Prior to joining IANA, he held positions in the economics and membership departments at the International Dairy Foods Association. Matt earned a bachelor of arts degree from The George Washington University.
Received her bachelor of arts degree from Georgetown University, where she was a four year starter and captain of the varsity field hockey team, and her law degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. While in law school, she served as a legal intern for Judge Joseph Beshouri of the Washington D.C. Superior Court and Judge Shirley Watts of the Baltimore City Circuit Court. She is a member of the New York Bar.
Bailey is the Director of Public Affairs for the American Tort Reform Association and has been with the ATRA team since 2018. Bailey’s background spans public relations, policy development, and government roles. She previously served in the administration of former New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez in various roles and as the Director of Public Policy for the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of New Mexico.
Nathan joined ATRA as the Director of Government Affairs in 2024. He is a 2024 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, he served as an analyst to the Republican House Leadership of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science also from West Virginia University, where he was a member of The Pride of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band. While an undergraduate, he was a Herndon Fellow with the West Virginia Senate Committee on Government Organization.
Kiana Wright recently joined ATRA as Office Administrator, bringing over 12 years of experience in both public and private sectors. Her expertise includes management consultation, team building, strategic implementation, and enhancing company collaboration. Kiana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and has a diverse background in project management, teaching, sales, and counseling.
