Ajae Wallace M.ed.

Ajae Wallace, M.Ed. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2022, Ajae served as the Director of National Service Operations at Pest Share, overseeing the company's service operations nationwide. Prior to that, in 2021, Ajae worked as a Substitute Teacher at the Lake Oswego School District.

From 2019 to 2022, Ajae held the position of Director Of Operations-Partnerships at System4 of OR | ID | WA, where they collaborated with the CEO to establish structures for a new business operating across the northwest region of the U.S. However, this position was eliminated due to COVID-19 business impacts.

In 2017, Ajae held two roles at Worldwide Express, starting as an Executive Account Manager and later becoming the Director Of Client Relations. They implemented organizational changes to improve workplace culture and productivity, resulting in a 13% profit margin increase.

Ajae also worked as an Instructor for Yoga for Strength at Krav Maga Self Defense & Fitness in Portland, Oregon from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, they gained experience as a Student Success/Executive Coach at InsideTrack from 2012 to 2016.

Ajae's earlier experience includes roles at Portland State University, where they served as an Administrative Mentor Program Assistant, Graduate Mentor & Writing Instructor, and Undergraduate Mentor during different time periods.

Overall, Ajae Wallace, M.Ed. has a well-rounded background with experience in education, operational management, customer relations, and coaching.

Ajae Wallace, M.Ed. began their education journey at Portland State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature from 1999 to 2004. Ajae furthered their studies at the same university, earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Curriculum and Instruction from 2009 to 2011. During this time, they also gained an Initial I Teaching License for K-12 education, specializing in English Language and Literature/Letters.

In 2018 to 2019, Ajae pursued a finance course titled "Finance for Non-Finance Professionals" at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, broadening their knowledge in the field of finance.

Ajae has also obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2011, they obtained an Education: Initial Educator License K-12 from the Oregon Education Department, enabling their to further their career in education. Additionally, they gained their Certified ORS 342.123 Discrimination and the Oregon Educator certification from the State of Oregon in 2010.

Ajae has also delved into the realm of yoga, becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher in 200 from the Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Teacher under Anusara from the Daya Foundation (formerly Amrita) in 2010.

More recently, in December 2019, Ajae completed the Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization from the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, further enhancing their skill set. In March 2021, they obtained the certification for Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations from the University of Michigan, reflecting their commitment to understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion.

In terms of first aid, Ajae acquired CPR/AED/First Aid certification from HeartSaver in 2019.