She received a BA in Psychology (Cum Laude) from Salisbury State University, an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of New Orleans, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University with a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies. She has been a member of the teaching faculties of Temple University, Florida International University, Lehigh University, and Lafayette College. Dr. Blay is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor of Africana Studies at Drexel University.