With a unique blend of aesthetic sophistication, technical expertise, and tireless energy, Joyce Romanoff has dedicated her career to making the “art of everyday” accessible on a global scale. Under her leadership, Maya Romanoff has grown significantly while remaining true to the founding vision of Maya Romanoff himself. Beyond expanding the company’s global footprint and sales, Joyce has played a central role in the development of some of the brand’s most groundbreaking collections, including Mother of Pearl, featuring hand-inlaid seashell tiles; Ajiro, made from ultra-thin paulownia wood veneer; and Beadazzled Flexible Glass Bead Wallcovering, a first-of-its-kind surfacing material, handcrafted in the company’s Chicago studio.
In 2010, Joyce received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Aid to Artisans for championing global artisans and integrating their craftsmanship into modern interior design. Two years later, she and Maya were jointly honored with the Museum of Arts and Design’s 2012 Visionaries Lifetime Award, celebrating their enduring commitment to innovative surface design.
Joyce began her journey with Maya Romanoff in 1988 as National Sales Director and rose to President in 2004. As both life and business partners, she and Maya built an iconic American company known for producing some of the world’s most beautiful and imaginative surfacing materials. In 2012, the company was officially certified as a Women Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
A dedicated philanthropist, Joyce actively supports the Parkinson’s Foundation, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), NEWH, The Wilson Foundation, the International Campaign for Tibet, Hadassah, Aid to Artisans, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Designs for Dignity.
Since Maya’s passing in 2014, Joyce has served as CEO, leading the company alongside the second generation of the Romanoff family as they carry its legacy into the future.
