Staff

The Western Governors' Association was established in 1984 to represent the 22 westernmost states and territories. The association is an instrument of the Governors for bipartisan policy development, information exchange, and collective action on issues of critical importance to the western United States.

Elias Jaynes

Communications Specialist

[email protected]

(603) 732-3123

Elias serves as WGA’s communications specialist, responsible for creating content for the Association’s website, social media accounts, blogs, and reports, as well as coordinating with the press and the public.  

Prior to coming to WGA, Elias worked as an intern and a freelance reporter with Colorado Public Radio and KRCC, and later worked on communications and fundraising for nonprofits and candidates for office in Colorado. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from Colorado College in 2023. 

Elias is a passionate backcountry skier and trail runner, and a big fan of good music and baking bread. 

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