Dr. Jay B.

Dr. Jay B. currently serves as the inaugural Director of Firearm Suicide Prevention Policy at CeaseFirePA and has been elected President of the Erie Public Schools Board. With significant teaching experience, Dr. Jay instructs graduate students in social work at PennWest Edinboro and Case Western Reserve University, focusing on topics such as trauma-informed practice and community policy. Previous roles include Judge of Elections in Erie County, Director of Community and Government Services at Strategy Solutions, Inc., and Director of Outreach and Governmental Relations at LIFE-Northwestern Pennsylvania. Dr. Jay also held the position of Chairman of the Erie County Council, where leadership and legislative policy development were primary responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree from Case Western Reserve University.