Jes Abeita, a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and a descendant of the Pueblo of Laguna, brings a diverse media background to Underscore, where she leads a range of efforts to grow our readership, strengthen our online presence and engage with the communities we serve. She has previously worked at Native America Calling and the Vancouver Sun, among other organizations. Her photos have been published by outlets such as NPR.org, the Vancouver Observer, OregonLive.com and Portland Monthly, as well as commercial clients.

The Community Engagement Director position is funded through generous support from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.