At NYC Public Schools, Jay serves as an operations executive overseeing nearly $1 billion in resources across more than 1,400 sites.Her approach is rooted in one principle: strengthen the operational foundation so schools can stay centered on their mission—serving students.As President of NYC Women in Management, she's committed to ensuring all qualified professionals have equitable pathways to leadership.Research shows that nationally, for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women receive that first promotion¹—a gap researchers call the "broken rung." This early-career disparity contributes to women holding 29% of C-suite positions across corporate America², with women of color at 7%³. At the current pace, achieving parity will take 48 years⁴.For Jay, operational excellence and leadership development aren't separate priorities—they're both about building systems that serve students and communities better.Schools are the heart of communities, and strong operations ensure they can fulfill that promise. When we create clear pathways for talent to rise, we strengthen the institutions that shape our children's futures and anchor our neighborhoods.Whether optimizing complex systems or opening doors for emerging leaders, Jay's work is grounded in a simple belief: when organizations function well and invest in their people, everyone—especially the communities they serve—benefits.References1. McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org, Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary report, September 2024. 2. Ibid. 3. Ibid. 4. Ibid.
