Jesse Trott

Jesse Trott joined Friends of Children of Walla Walla as Executive Director in the summer of 2026. These days she wears a lot of hats, including fundraiser, grant writer and partnership builder. They all serve one goal: matching more Walla Walla Valley kids with caring adult mentors. She works alongside the board and program staff to make that happen. She believes one steady, caring adult can change the course of a kid’s life, and she’s thrilled to help Friends keep proving it, one match at a time.

Before Friends, Jesse spent five years as Director of Hospitality at Alton Wines, where she ran the tasting room, events and wine club. Somewhere between pouring tastes and planning parties, she got to know many of the people and businesses that make the Valley such a great place to call home. Jesse holds a degree in Environmental Studies from Portland State University. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her camping, hiking or exploring somewhere outside with her dog, Finley, in tow.

Jesse would love to hear from you! Reach her at jesse.trott@wallawallafriends.org, or come say hi at one of Friends’ events.