Jan 21 2025 38 mins
I met Jay recently only after hearing his name for so many years in the community. I was better connected with his wife and partner Mayra who tragically left us over a year ago due to an unforeseen illness. During the celebration of her life at the gym I was able to meet Jay and their children and become better acquainted. At the same time of this heartbreaking situation, Jay was busy doing his job as Vice President of Development for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. At its core, the GSSF offers scholar support services dating back to 1982 and has grown by leaps and bounds helping hundreds local young men and women get the support they need to further their education.
Jay "dug in" during one of the hardest times in his life to take care of his children, continue the events and fundraising, find time to work on himself, support the community and secure the cheerleading/cheer space for future success. During my experience working with the George Snow Scholarship Fund, Jay was very hands on and extremely helpful in helping me prepare for and train for their biggest in Boca Ballroom Battle which he too participated in years prior.
Jay is one of the most hard working, kind, generous and thoughtful humans I have ever met. His ability to "dig in" and get it done is one of the most admirable things I have witnessed in my short time knowing him. He has established a solid routine that works for him that creates a work/life balance, never skipping the small stuff, being an awesome dad, community activist and a huge rockstar legend of the band Wolfhawk. If you are interested in learning more about the George Snow Scholarship Fund or contact Jay you can reach them at @georgesnowscholarship or www.scholarship.org. We hope you enjoy the show!