Jayson Minner graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in leadership and management. During his time at WashU, he helped establish a new affinity group dedicated to supporting nontraditional students through career and professional development opportunities. Throughout his studies, Jayson examined how organizations are built, maintained, and shaped by contemporary public policy, with particular interests in sustainability and international relations.

Before joining the Governor's Management Fellowship, Jayson worked as an Apprentice with Dream Builders 4 Equity, a youth-centered nonprofit dedicated to transforming North St. Louis neighborhoods into economically sustainable and socially engaged communities. He also served as a tutor at St. Louis Community College, where he helped develop a dual-enrollment mentorship program that prepared high school students for college-level coursework while expanding their study skills and awareness of postsecondary opportunities.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Jayson developed a passion for public service through volunteer experiences across multiple states, where he witnessed the positive impact public sector professionals had on his life and on other individuals and communities. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess, reading, and listening to podcasts.