Jedidiah Chavez
Director of Development

Jedidiah Chavez is the Director of Development at Western States Center, leading efforts to mobilize resources to counter the rise of white nationalism and strengthen inclusive democratic movements. With a career spanning social justice, the arts, and philanthropy, he has held executive leadership roles, including 8 years as Executive Director of Ethos, one of Oregon’s largest youth music education providers. He also served as Director of Community Engagement at Pride Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ organizations and student leaders in the Northwest. Based in Portland, he shares a home with two shelter dogs and an unreasonable number of books.