Jay founded Meridian Insights with a clear vision: to transform the way projects navigate civic and bureaucratic processes. After witnessing firsthand the inefficiencies and complexities that people and team's face, Jay set out to create a firm that brings purpose, predictability, and efficiency to every stage of every project he works with.

With over a decade of experience in public service, Jay possesses a rare combination of an expansive array of expertise across city and state bureaucracies and a nuanced understanding of the political, social, and civic landscapes. This wealth of knowledge enables Meridian Insights to offer clients a hands-on, innovative approach to community engagement, government relations, public affairs, issue resolution, and corporate social responsibility.

Jay’s career spans municipal, state, and private sectors, where he has played a critical role in leading and advising some of Boston’s most complex and high-profile development efforts.

Leading Municipal Urban Planning 

• PLAN: Charlestown – Rezoning of hundreds of acres of land, unlocking over 18 million square feet of redevelopment potential while integrating 200+ community-driven recommendations to guide neighborhood growth for the next 30 years.

• PLAN: East Boston – Comprehensive planning effort to rezone the entire neighborhood, develop urban design guidelines, create a transportation action plan, and establish a long-term roadmap for sustainable growth.

Expertise in Regulatory Review for some of Boston's most complicated development proposals, including Suffolk Downs, Bunker Hill Housing, Hood Park, Constitution Inn, and countless more, resulting in millions of square feet of new development, tens of thousands housing units, and hundreds of millions in community benefits.

Spearheading Government Affairs, Community Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) – Helped advance major airport modernization and expansion projects paired with mitigation packages, organized public relations strategies for projects, supported RFP processes for major airport-related developments and dispositions, and managed external relations with municipalities and public stakeholders.

• Suffolk Downs Casino License Bid (2013-2017) – Played a pivotal role in one of the most high-profile gaming application processes, working alongside Caesars Entertainment and Mohegan Sun.

A Firm Built to Deliver Results

Jay has built a career on advancing monumental projects, driving meaningful progress, and overcoming challenges that many consider insurmountable. That same determination defines Meridian Insights.

The firm is driven by a culture of relentless execution, deep regulatory expertise, and strong relationships across both the public and private sectors. At Meridian Insights, success is not confined to a nine-to-five schedule—every government affairs, public engagement, or real estate proposal is approached with strategic precision and persistence to deliver results where others fall short.

For organizations seeking a trusted partner to navigate regulatory landscapes, engage with stakeholders, and move projects forward, Meridian Insights provides the expertise and advocacy needed to make things happen.