Christian Aniciete, MBA, is a story of firsts: the first to build the social media marketing program at Oregon’s most diverse university, the first in his family to earn a business degree, and the first social media manager for the Port of Portland and Portland International Airport. A proud Filipino American immigrant and accomplished marketing and communications leader, Christian brings more than a decade of cross‑sector experience shaped by a bicultural upbringing, early community activism, and a lifelong commitment to equity and positive change.
Christian now serves as Marketing & Communications Manager for Multnomah County, following his leadership in Public Affairs and Communications for Washington County. Beyond his core work, he has been a longtime leader within the American Marketing Association Portland chapter; currently serves as President of API Forward; and is a co‑founder of Kasayahan, Oregon’s first Filipino American festival. Over more than a decade of service to the AANHPI community, Christian was also the founding co‑chair of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander employee resource groups at Portland State University, the Port of Portland, and Washington County. He is a member of Travel Portland’s multicultural tourism advisory committee and is a longtime organizer of Portland’s beloved Michael Jackson Thriller flash mobs.
A tireless champion for equity, youth, and community, Christian has earned honors including Portland Trail Blazers Hometown Hero, Rising Star in Marketing, Outstanding Under 40, and — most recently — selection as one of 12 national delegates in the prestigious Filipino Young Leaders Program.
“I am joining Partners in Diversity’s Community Advisory Committee because I believe deeply in PiD’s mission. After years of engagement, I’m ready to deepen my involvement and help advance a vision of a thriving, diverse, and welcoming region where everyone can work, live, and belong. I hope to use my voice, lived experience, and professional skillset to drive positive change, uplift historically underserved communities, and leave my community better than I found it.”
