Nationally recognized inspirational speaker

Jay Winuk compellingly presents to his audiences the combined skills and experience of a nationally-recognized innovative leader in the charitable service sector and an award-winning public relations executive. His vision, fortitude and distinctive marketing sensibility helped give birth to and propel an extraordinary annual national observance.

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CNN’s “Shine A Light”: Jay Winuk and his 9/11 Day co-founder David Paine were co-producers of and interviewees for CNN’s television special about the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The program was broadcast domestically and internationally and viewed by millions on September 11, 2021. Performers and guests included H.E.R., Maroon 5, Brad Paisley, Common, Robert DeNiro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eli Manning and others. Included here is an interview of Jay and his colleagues by CNN’s Jake Tapper regarding the origin and mission of 9/11 Day.

For its feature report about the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, NBC's "Today Show" interviewed Jay about the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance ("9/11 Day") he co-founded and about his late brother, firefighter Glenn Winuk's heroism on September 11, 2001, and the national service movement his actions helped inspire.

Reasons to book Jay

In substantial ways, and though born from a global event affecting millions, Jay’s story of triumph over tragedy is not only compelling but singular. And yet, audiences are offered insights, experiences and life lessons that are relevant, practical and current, whether for personal or business purposes.
Successfully creating the nation’s largest annual day of charitable engagement from the seed of an idea relied heavily on the communications expertise, business acumen and creativity of its two co-founders, Jay Winuk and David Paine. Jay has won numerous national and global public relations awards, and has helped guide to successful outcomes dozens of leading companies, nonprofits and other organizations across numerous industries for decades.
In America’s service sector, few have had the opportunity, as Jay has, to co-create from the seed of an idea a national observance that annually attracts the participation of millions of people. Through his 20+ year tenure co-leading 9/11 Day, and as a highly accomplished public relations executive, Jay provides to his audiences a wealth of useful information and ideas and extraordinary anecdotes, all of which paint a portrait of successful approaches to leadership, innovation and versatility.
No matter the audience, Jay finds just the right way to connect. Listeners come away from his presentations feeling that they’ve had a worthwhile, shared experience, delivered by someone who is easy to listen to, enjoys being with them, is humorous when appropriate, and who is relatable, sincere and well informed.