Jay Benke
Full Name
Jay Benke
Job Title
Owner
Organization
Clever Human LLC
Speaker Bio
Survivor leader Jay Benke is a consultant, public speaker, author, producer, mentor, curriculum specialist, graphic designer, content creator, and fact-check editor for both the public and private sectors. She is the owner of Clever Human, LLC, one of the founding members of STSC, an Elevate Academy faculty member, and a Consultant for the Blue Campaign. She serves on the OR DOJ T.R.I.P. Committee, the OR DOJ Research & Data Committee, the Multnomah County CAB, Executive Committee, and Leadership Council as part of Multnomah County's Sex Trafficking Collaborative. As a person whose disabilities and LGBTQ2IA+ identity intersect with her survivorship, she brings a unique perspective as she serves the community. The focus of her work ranges from criminal justice reform to harm reduction and trauma-informed care.