English Oregon Staff

Jessie Ayala

Marketing & Communications Director

Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Jessie comes from a family who was heavily invested in their community – her mother an educator and her father a soccer coach. Growing up, she watched her parents advocate for their community and saw the importance of community support firsthand.

Jessie began her career by leading the promotional and branding efforts of a National Geographic photographer, sharing images to audiences of millions on National Geographic’s Instagram. She eventually went on to oversee Digital Engagement for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. At this role, her main focus was using the marketing arm of the museums to advocate for racial justice and equity within the arts world.

In her years at Stand, she has used her skills as a marketer to advocate for racial justice and equity in education and policy.