Aislyn Matias holds a BA from the Evergreen State College and MA in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development from Hawaii Pacific University. She came to PSU in 2017, and is the Interim Administrative Manager for the School of Gender, Race, & Nations. In 2020, Aislyn was appointed Commissioner for the Oregon State Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a four-year position. Aislyn is also an avid organic gardener, and competitive outrigger paddler, and is devoted to sustaining healthy ecosystems.