Jay founded the Dix Hills-Melville Historical Association as a student at Half Hollow Hills High School East in Dix Hills, New York. His historical research paper has been published in The Concord Review and his writing has been featured in Teen Ink magazine. As a junior, he was also awarded 1st place at the regional National History Day competition. For his dedication to raising awareness of local history, Jay was named one of Long Island's "30 Under 30" honorees and was presented a Town Proclamation.
Jay is currently pursuing his undergraduate studies at Stanford University.