Jay founded NILBuckets.com and SportsWealthCoach.com to help athletes learn the basics of money management, helping them avoid debt, build wealth and thrive financially after their playing careers end. Leveraging her background as a Division I Women’s Basketball player at Central Connecticut State University, Jay brings firsthand experience and insight to her financial coaching.
With a comprehensive approach, she specializes in creating unique programs that emphasizes expense management, debt elimination and wealth building that supports athletes and their families. Jay’s expertise extends beyond personal finance, drawing from her diverse professional experience with the Brooklyn Nets, where she held roles in sales, marketing, and with the Nets Chamber of Commerce.
Jay’s achievements have been widely recognized, including a cover story and feature article in Black Enterprise Magazine. She obtained her Financial Education Instructor Certification℠ (CFEI®) in 2021 and has raised substantial funds for athletic programs and nonprofit organizations, including hundreds of thousands of dollars for Division I and Division II athletics, and over $2.6 million for NYU School of Law.
A proud New York native, Jay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Central Connecticut State University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Pace University. Her dedication to financial education and empowerment continues to inspire and support athletes and their families in achieving long-term financial success.