Long Live the Kings
Jayde Essex is an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in project coordination and habitat restoration. Currently serving as a Project Coordinator at Long Live the Kings, Jayde previously held the role of Habitat Project Coordinator at Sound Salmon Solutions, overseeing habitat restoration crews and project delivery. Previous positions include Habitat Technician at the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and Parks Specialist I at EarthCorps, where Jayde gained hands-on experience in ecological restoration across the Puget Sound region. Jayde has also contributed to academic research as a Field Site Leader and Research Assistant at Appalachian State University, focusing on pollinator studies. Educationally, Jayde holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology from Appalachian State University.
This person is not in any teams
Long Live the Kings
Our mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Since our founding in 1986, we have combined innovative field work, pioneering science, broad partnerships, and sophisticated new management tools to help decision-makers advance salmon recovery while balancing the needs of fish and people. Our vision is a Northwest with a growing human population, a thriving economy, and strong and vibrant salmon runs. With your support, we’re making that vision a reality.