Senior Associate, Education Innovation Ventures, Jay supports ECMC Foundation with his experience in higher education strategy and impact investing.  

Prior to joining the Foundation, Jay worked as an impact investor at WGU Labs, where he was responsible for sourcing and conducting due diligence on pre-seed and seed-stage startups in the EdTech and Future of Work sectors. A few of the startup companies Jay worked with include Julius Education, Savi, Doowii, and Genius Academy. 

Throughout his career, Jay helped institutions, including EAB, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission implement data-driven strategies to enhance student success and institutional growth. Jay's expertise in higher education operations, workforce alignment, and investment strategy drives his mission to create meaningful change in postsecondary education. 

Jay holds a bachelor’s degree from High Point University, a master’s in business administration from Salisbury University, and a master’s in education from Vanderbilt University.