J'reyesha is a born and raised Portlander. She is a University of Portland alumni (’15), where she graduated with a degree in civil engineering with an environmental focus and minor. J'reyesha currently works as a design engineer and project manager for the City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services. She is passionate about accessibility and inclusion for communities of color, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Outside of work she is a lifelong volunteer, holding roles in a variety of community organizations - NAACP Portland Branch 1120B Environmental Justice Chair, President of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Portland Professionals, Good in the Hood Planning Committee, and more.