Civic Activities

The list below demonstrates Jay's commitment to his community and is a sample of his civic activities for over 30 years. 


  • Children of Promise NYC - Mentor
  • Hillary for America 2016 Campaign - Brooklyn Phone Bank Volunteer and Get Out The Vote Greensboro, North Carolina Volunteer
  • Transportation Alternatives' Brooklyn Task Force - People First on Atlantic Avenue Committee
  • The District of Columbia Department of Transportation Biking Infrastructure Community Committee
  • Barack Obama Presidential 2008 Campaign - Get Out The Vote Volunteer, Hampton Roads, Virginia
  • State of Michigan Consumer & Industry Services, Rehabilitation Building Code Committee Co-Chair
  • Create Detroit, Executive Board
  • Wayne State University - Detroit Orientation Institute, Tour Guide
  • Governor-elect Granholm Transition Team, Urban Revitalization & Economic Development Committee
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Main Street Planning Committee
  • Community & Economic Development Association of Michigan, Economic Development Committee
  • Michigan Main Street Committee
  • Detroit City Council, City Planning Commission Zoning Advisory Group, RIMCO/MCA Task Force and Homelessness Task Force
  • Jefferson East, Founding President and Board Member
  • Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative, Chair and Board Member
  • City of Detroit - Community Reinvestment Strategy, Cluster 3 Board Member
  • Warren/Conner Development Coalition, Rebuilding Communities Initiative Land Use Work Group
  • Eastside Industrial Council, In-Place Industrial Park Task Force
  • Creekside Community Development Corporation, Housing Committee; Sunday Stroll Chair
  • Eastside Initiative, Housing Task Force
  • Michigan Society of Architects, Student Director
  • American Institute of Architectural Students - National Conference, Public Relations Chair