Jayden (she/her) was raised in Roberta, Georgia, surrounded by peaches and the wisdom of the caretakers in her family—Great Grandmother Flossy, Grandmother Lizzie, Mom Munilla, Auntie Mantilla, and Big Mama, Mrs. Tit. They were the keepers of history, the teachers of laughter, and the embodiment of love, showing her how to move through the world with both strength and grace.

A Lover of Context and Challenger of Systems, Jayden is committed to disrupting the status quo in pursuit of justice. For the past eight years, she has worked alongside Communities of Color and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities throughout Oregon, advocating for equitable access to healthcare, food, and dignity. She is the Director of South Coast Health Equity Coalition which organizes in Coos and Curry Counties. Her approach is deeply rooted in centering community voices and lived experiences, ensuring that those most impacted lead the solutions.

Jayden’s work is grounded in grassroots movements, truth-telling, and connection to spirit, carrying the wisdom of those who came before her. She often reflects on the words of Maya Angelou, “I come as one but stand as 10,000,” as a reminder of her accountability to community, co-creators, collaborators, advocates, and ancestors—all of whom she has the privilege of carrying with her in every space she enters.