Meet Our Team

Marcus Hibdon

Vice President of Communications and International Tourism

Marcus brings a lifetime of media experience to his director role at Travel Portland. He started as a reporter and copy editor in high school all the way to serving as the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, before going on to spend an additional 10 years leading newsrooms in various editor roles as a professional news journalist before joining Travel Portland in 2007. He has a passion for telling the stories of Portland, Oregon – a destination he believes has endless tale to tell and plenty to offer both journalists and visitors alike.

My go to under the radar hangout: Kay’s Bar, in West Moreland, or Gigantic Brewing

Contact me for questions related to tourism in Portland or need an interview with Travel Portland.

Phone: 503.275.9769
Email: marcus@travelportland.com

Jackie Hagan

Director of Communications and Public Relations

Supporting the endeavors of writers and other creatives is the throughline in every chapter of Jackie’s career. Stints at ghostwriting and literary agencies solidified her love of the behind-the-scenes world of writing and media relations. Her love of storytelling was further strengthened during her time pursuing an MFA in creative writing from Oregon State University. Jackie has been active as a communications and public relations professional within Oregon’s tourism public relations industry for well over a decade, first with Explore Tualatin Valley and then joining Travel Portland in 2019. Now more than ever, Jackie considers Portland a forever muse for herself, journalists and visitors.

My go to under-the-radar hangout: Head to Roscoe’s in the Montavilla neighborhood for great beer, gumbo and (get this) sushi. It’s an unlikely but incredible combination.

Contact me if you are looking for regional story angles or cover meetings and conventions for trade publications.

Phone: 503.548.0050
Email: jhagan@travelportland.com

Anna Fox

Public Relations Manager

A Portland native, Anna is passionate about the city and firmly believes its food scene is one of the best and most diverse in the country. Anna has a love for storytelling and working with media to uncover new story angles and trends in the city. After graduating from high school in the Rose City, Anna went to college in New York to pursue a career in the travel PR industry. From there, she spent a decade working at travel PR agencies in NYC where she worked with both domestic and international destinations, luxury hotels and tour operators. Anna relocated back to Portland in 2019 and joined the Travel Portland PR team in September 2021.

My go to under-the-radar hangout: Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, it’s still has a big selection and is located in one of my favorite neighborhoods.

Contact me if you would like to brainstorm story angles, have any questions about Portland, or if you're interested in group or individual press visits to Portland

Phone: 971.219.8883

Email: afox@travelportland.com

Sylvia Choi

Public Relations Manager

Sylvia Choi is a native Oregonian, who is proud to share the uniquely quirky and welcoming aspects of Portland! A foodie at heart, she’s been delighted to see an influx of creativity in the dining and beverage scene, especially the amount of noodle places that have sprung up.

Sylvia moved away to LA for college with an interest in journalism, but as luck would have it, an internship in entertainment sparked her interest. She went from a summer intern at ABC to starting her first job at the newly launched FOX Interactive Media organization working on the media side for FOX Entertainment sites, such as American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. After a year, she decided she wanted a change of scenery but returned home in the meantime. Instead of bounding off to New York, as planned, she rediscovered Portland as a young adult and fell in love with the city. While helping her mom start a small cafe business, she also did marketing remotely for a couple non-profits and startups. These lean teams often required Sylvia to wear many hats, and she became intrigued by the emerging field of social as a natural extension of traditional media. She spent the next 10+ years brand-side, in the outdoors industry, footwear, and travel, working in digital marketing and social media, which suited her penchant for community building and storytelling. She joined Travel Portland in August of 2024 and enjoys not only exploring new parts of the city, but revisiting old favorites and sharing them with visiting Creators and journalists.

My go to under-the-radar hangout: Apa Kabar off of NE MLK Blvd, which is a third space offering both curated tea and records!

Contact me if you're a content creator, have any media leads, meetings and conventions, or if you're interested in a potential press trip to Portland.

Phone: 503.313.5527

Email: schoi@travelportland.com

Michaela Taylor

PR & Media Relations Coordinator

Born and raised in Southern California, Michaela’s passion for storytelling and connecting with people led her to pursue a career in public relations. She served for nearly four years as an Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Army, where she developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills while supporting senior leaders. After her military service, she earned a degree in Public Relations with a minor in Sports Business from the University of Oregon, where her love for story telling continued to grow. During her final year at UO, Michaela gained valuable experience through an internship with Operation HOPE, working on the CEO’s American Aspiration Tour. She also served as Events Director for UO’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and contributed to Oregon Accelerator’s public relations team, managing social media audits and creating engaging content for student-athlete partners.

In November 2024, she joined Travel Portland as a PR & Media Relations Coordinator. Michaela is thrilled to share Portland’s vibrant culture and unique stories with the world. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring downtown or drinking 2 Towns Cider at Providence Park while rooting for the Portland Thorns.

My go to under-the-radar hangout: King Burrito is my go to for a low-key evening and burrito craving. Their king burrito enchilada style with rice added just hits every time.

Contact me if you’re seeking media resources or to learn more about Portland.

Email: mtaylor@travelportland.com

**If you still aren’t sure who to contact, please feel free to reach out via our “Ask us a Question” form and we will route you to the correct team member.