Meet Us
WIJO Leadership & Board of Directors
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 Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist/Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Recording Artist, Educator and Activist. She is a Visiting Fellow at Wesleyan University (2024-2025) and will be Director of Jazz Studies at Stony Brook University (Fall 2025).
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
WIJO Team
Yami Guzman
Administrative Assistant
Yami Guzman (She/They) is a passionate advocate for inclusivity and equity, committed to fostering a supportive environment for all WIJO members. With a strong background in building meaningful relationships and supporting artists, she brings valuable experience to the Women in Jazz organization. Her background as a gender-expansive Dominican-American fuels her dedication to empowering underrepresented communities.
Yami is a Career Success Manager, Artist Assistant, & Poet.
