Administrative Assistant

Jaye Friesen joined the Natural Areas Association in 2025 as the Administrative Assistant, supporting all areas of the organization including communications, programs, fundraising, database management and operations.

With over 15 years of administrative experience, Jaye brings a strong background in organizing systems and supporting mission-driven teams. Prior to NAA, she served as the Finance Specialist for School Wellness Programs at the University of Colorado, where she managed purchasing, budget tracking, vendor communications and general grant administration for a large federal program. She also worked as the Office Administrator for Sunrise Nutrition Consulting, where she oversaw client communications, intake processing, and office systems during a period of rapid business growth.

Jaye holds a Bachelor’s degree in Field Studies from Wichita State University. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors and connecting with good people along the way.