Esther Oakley

About Esther

Esther Oakley manages administrative needs including scheduling, travel arrangements, reimbursements, meeting briefs, and more for R Street’s president. She also provides administrative support for the senior business development manager, ensuring seamless operations for both teams.

Before joining R Street, Esther worked as an executive and personal assistant in the medical field. In addition to her administrative roles, she has worked as a personal chef and vegan lifestyle coach, combining her passion for plant-based nutrition with her professional expertise.

Esther holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics from the University of Liverpool and a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern studies from Cornell University. She also earned a plant-based nutrition certification from eCornell.

Esther resides in Columbia, Maryland, with her spouse and their beagle mix, Mia. She commenced her full-time role at R Street in October 2024 following a contractual tenure beginning in December 2023.