AILSA ALEGRÍA HUERTA
Pronounced: eye-ill-suh
10 Fun Facts:
Spanish was my first language
I think about echo chambers a lot
Dystopian and psychological thrillers are my favorite genres of film
I love reading because of its ability to transport you into people’s lived experiences and psyche
I have a memory box of small souvenirs from as early as age 10
I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, which cultivated my deep appreciation for nature
I’ve been drawing since I was 8 years old and even formed a callus from it
Trying food from around the world is a favorite hobby of mine
I love DJing with friends and can talk about music for hours
I like to make vlogs
University of Oregon SOJC '26
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a minor in Sustainable Business
Located:
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon
When I’m not working, you can find me…
1. Outside touching some grass
2. At a concert with a “storage full” notification
Fun fact: I have been to 27 concerts so far
My current music rotation:
3. Thrifting
As a fashion & sustainability enthusiast, I always find myself at thrift stores or at thrifting events. I love the community aspect of thrifting in PDX too, so I always have the best time supporting local markets :)
A successful day at the Goodwill Bins
UO Flea Market Winter 2025 Shoutout
Thrift Con 2024
4. Traveling
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” - Anthony Bourdain
Costa Rica 2025:
I got over my fear of heights, tried plantains for the first time (highly recommend), and explored the local towns. #PuraVida
I find so much inner fulfillment in venturing out and expanding my horizons, even if it means stepping outside my comfort zone. Traveling and immersing myself in different customs worldwide has helped me appreciate humanity, Mother Earth, and the little moments in life more.