Jay Watts (She/They), hailing from Appalachia , has spent more than a 14 years in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion and more than a decade in sexual health and wellness. Informed by her rural roots and intersectional identity, she has aided in the support of more than 28 school districts, 30 higher educational institutions, 12 corporate settings, 42 non-profits, and more than 60,000 touch points of development at local and national conferences as a keynote and esteemed facilitator/speaker. 

Dr. Jay has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in Social Studies Education; a Master's from Eastern Kentucky University in Human Services; a Master's from Kent State University in Cultural Foundations of Education; and a PhD from Walden University in Human Services: Mental Health (Sexuality Studies). They are board certified as a clinical sexologist through the American Board of Sexology, pending certification as a Sex Counselor through AASECT, and is a current board member for the American Board of Sexology. She has worked as a clinical sexologist for the Washington Wellness Institute, Maven Clinic, The Center for Empowered Sexual Wellness, and has consulted for state and federal projects, non-profits, and corporations. She specializes in not only sex counseling/coaching but policy development, education, HIV prevention, STD/STI education, pleasure-affirming practices for those living with HIV and AIDS, and curriculum design. 

Furthermore, Jay has several esteemed publications including her dissertation research "Appropriated Racial Oppression as a Moderator of Sexual Satisfaction of Black Women". She is contracted to release "Unboxed" to liberate pansexual voices around the world by 2025 with Jessica Kinsley Publishing. In addition, she has presented at international, national, state, local, medical hospitals, and university settings.

Dr. Jay also owns DiversiFirm Group LLC & Tha MixAllogists LLC .

In 2024, Dr. Jay will be release a sex tech app to support sexual health and wellness that embodies her foundation in justice, dignity, and belonging. She is excited to venture into a new area within sexuality and welcomes those who want to join her in their journey.