Janay Jeans is a Memphis native and graduate of the University of Memphis. She earned a master’s degree in Journalism and Strategic Media and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the university. Janay is driven for public relations and storytelling and brings experience in writing, social media, and media relations. In 2023, she served as the awards chair for the PRSA Memphis chapter. Prior to joining KQ, she worked in communications at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating digital art illustrations, reading, and playing tennis.