I show up by bringing the most powerful tools to organizations doing good work to increase their impact in alignment with the UN Sustainability Goals.

That's what gets me out of bed every day.

Most of my work has been in clean energy access, and now AI, for communities to make positive change in the world.

Recent things I've been up to:

  • Aerial view of the San Juan coastline in Puerto Rico

    Consulting for the Energy Transition

    Currently consulting with public energy utility commissions and tribal councils that have 100% renewable mandates and are undergoing very fast energy transitions: renewable generation, communication networks and cybersecurity upgrades where natural disasters are frequent and seasonal, including Puerto Rico and Alaska.

    work
  • Event card for a Claude setup class Jay taught in Oakland, August 26, 2026

    AI coding classes

    Twice a month I teach a free 90-minute Claude class, for people in education, health care and nonprofits at Oakstop coworking space.

    skill share
  • CalClaim screenshot — unclaimed-benefits headline, stats, and Donate button

    CalClaim

    I made a free California benefits navigator in 5 languages so people can quickly see what they qualify for and print an organizer to help them through the claim process.

    community service
  • Jay on the colony boardwalk, smiling in a selfie with a Magellanic penguin

    Penguins in Patagonia

    Recently took a conservation tourism trip doing field support with a university research team in Argentina studying Patagonia Penguin colonies. Learned so much about how penguins are great indicators of ocean health in the Atlantic and their importance in international ocean policy.

    for fun