Meg Jay

Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist and author known for her work on young adult development.

She is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Virginia and maintains a private practice.

Jay's book, The Defining Decade, gained popularity, and her TED talk has been widely viewed.

Her research focuses on female adult development, depression, and gender studies.

Jay has published in various academic journals and popular media outlets.

She earned her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has received multiple fellowships.

Jay's own twentysomething years were spent as an Outward Bound instructor, informing her perspective on young adult experiences.