WIJO Team
Roxy Coss
Founder & President
Roxy founded WIJO in July 2017 with a mission to empower and connect women in jazz, create a network, support system and platform for education within women in jazz, and to create meaningful change on the scene and within the jazz community.
Roxy is a professional Saxophonist/Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Recording Artist, Educator and Activist.
More: www.roxycoss.com
Tahira Clayton
Vice President, WIJO Mentors Program Director
Tahira joined WIJO's leadership team in August 2017 with an intention to highlight the voices of black women within WIJO, nurture a community of intersectional feminists, and contribute to the empowerment of all women.
Tahira is a professional Musician, Composer, Educator, Activist, Recording Artist, and Bandleader.
More: www.tahiraclayton.com
Allegra Levy
Secretary
Allegra has been an active member of WIJO since its inception and joined its leadership team in March 2020 with the aim to continue the essential work of fostering this community of women and non-binary people in jazz and allowing all voices and music to be heard and celebrated worldwide.
Allegra is a professional musician, singer-songwriter, lyricist, and recording artist.
More: www.allegralevy.com
Gabby Byrd
WIJO Mentors Executive Assistant
WIJO is NOW HIRING! Administrative Assistant Position Open: Starting January 2025 / APPLY by December 15th, 11:59pm ET
Apply by December 15, 2024 11:59pm ET!
WIJO is now hiring an administrative assistant. This is a paid position.
We are looking for someone who is highly organized, demonstrates attention to detail, has excellent writing and social media skills, and is adept at using google suite. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and self-driven person. Preference for someone who is deeply familiar with Jazz: the music, community, and industry.
WIJO Administrative Assistant Job Description:
The WIJO Administrative Assistant (AA) position is a paid, non-employee, part-time contract position. The AA works under the direction of the entire leadership team of Women in Jazz Organization and reports to Roxy Coss (President), Tahira Clayton (Vice President), and Allegra Levy (Secretary). The AA works on their own schedule, including meeting hours and task hours, based on their own availability.