Experience

The Fresh Toast

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/ Publisher

  • Jan 2016 - Present

• Chairman of Board of Directors

  • Jan 2016 - Present


Pike Place Market PDA
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Treasurer

  • Sep 2018 - Present

U.S. Bank
• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Board Director Washington

  • Jan 2011 - Present

Mary's Place
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Past Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2023

Fandor
• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisory Board

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019


Utrip, Inc.

• Advisor

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2019

  Utrip, and the white label version, Utrip PRO, make it easy for travelers to create their perfect trip. The free planning technology combines the best of artificial intelligence and human experience to deliver personalized itineraries—in minutes. McKay offers strategy, partnerships and pipeline guidance as a board advisor. Utrip, and the white label version, Utrip PRO, make it easy for travelers to create their perfect trip. The free planning technology combines the best of artificial intelligence and human experience to deliver personalized itineraries—in minutes. McKay offers strategy, partnerships and pipeline guidance as a board advisor.



InternMatch/ Looksharp

• Advisor

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  Looksharp (powering InternMatch) helps every student launch their career and helps employers discover the best millennial talent. Looksharp allows employers to access in-depth college hiring resources, post internships and entry-level jobs, and search the online profiles of over half a million students to find the best talent. Looksharp allows students to easily search and apply to internships and jobs and build a rich professional profile to represent themselves online.

• Board Member

  • 2009 - 2010



Toy Talk

• Germany
• Consumer Goods

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2017

  ToyTalk is an award-winning family entertainment company pioneering the art of conversation with characters. ToyTalk's groundbreaking PullString platform powers the unique creative process that ToyTalk and the world’s leading family entertainment companies use to create conversation with their beloved characters. ToyTalk is an award-winning family entertainment company pioneering the art of conversation with characters. ToyTalk's groundbreaking PullString platform powers the unique creative process that ToyTalk and the world’s leading family entertainment companies use to create conversation with their beloved characters.



JJ McKay & Company

• Principal

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2016

  Principal, JJ McKay and Company focus is on business development, sales processes, investor relations, concept to consumer process and operational consultation, along with corporate giving, public affairs, and community positioning. Build. JJ McKay & Company focuses on business growth strategies for both start ups and existing companies. With a history in retail, biotech, medical and media, JJ McKay & Company strives to provide success for each company. Working directly with the executive team, JJ McKay & Company helps design pathways for corporate growth, stakeholder engagement, pipeline development, internal processes and business partnerships. Working with Start up and mid sized businesses, JJ McKay & Company has had success in customer growth, government relations, investor relationships, growth and human resources. Connect. JJ McKay & Company works to connect companies and industry/thought leaders to build new pathways for learning, business and growth. JJ McKay's role on in companies including 206, Internmatch, ToyTalk, US Bank, Newsweek Daily Beast, and Wetpaint opens conversations in a variety of industries. Inspire. JJ McKay has served as an ambassador and spokesperson for a variety companies and organizations. JJ McKay is a frequent public speaker on a variety of topics. Show less



Newsweek and The Daily Beast

• Advisor

  • 2011 - Jul 2014

  McKay served as board advisor to Tina Brown and the publisher. McKay served as board advisor to Tina Brown and the publisher.


206 Inc
• United States
• Medical Practices
• Spokesperson

  • May 2008 - Jan 2014


American Heart Assoc.

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Jul 1991 - Mar 2006

  Served as SVP for several regions include the Puget Sound Area. Set national benchmarks in organization, fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy. Received multiple national awards for accomplishments and exceeding goals. Served as SVP for several regions include the Puget Sound Area. Set national benchmarks in organization, fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy. Received multiple national awards for accomplishments and exceeding goals.