Jaillene Hunter

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Jaillene Hunter is from Marietta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from Taylor University in Indiana. She lives with her husband, Mitch, and their four sons in Marietta. She is an active member of Stonebridge Church.

Jaillene Hunter — COMM360

Jaillene is the Executive Director of the Georgia Press Association, where she leads the organization and advocates for the newspaper industry. She previously worked as a communications consultant at COMM360, where she developed messaging and media relations strategies for clients, including serving as the public relations lead for Google. Earlier in her career, she served as the Communications Director for Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, where she managed communications for key issues such as transportation, economic development, and education. She also worked as a press secretary on Capitol Hill for Representatives Max Burns and Dave Weldon, focusing on legislative communication and media relations.

Marietta City Schools, Georgia - Ballotpedia

Board Members - Marietta City Schools

Jaillene Hunter is currently a member of the Marietta City Schools Board of Education, representing Ward 4. She was elected in November 2021 and is serving her first term. She serves as the board's legislative liaison.

Supports parental access to all curriculum being taught to their children.

Access to Education

Supports prioritizing funding and resources to address the learning loss gap caused by COVID-19.

School Facilities & Resources

School Curriculum

Believes in ensuring parents have the authority to make decisions regarding their children's health and education.

Student Wellbeing

As of September 3, 2025, Jaillene Hunter did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

- The Board of Education runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the city government. 
- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some Board of Education members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
