Emily Olsen
Editorial
Emily Olsen
Editorial Assistant
Emily is the hub of all Alaska Business communication. As the editorial assistant she fields phone calls; sends surveys and collects the data that are the basis for all Alaska Business directories; and proof reads and fact checks just about everything the editorial department turns out. In her free time, Emily enjoys playing the piano and taking a stroll through the magnificent Alaska landscape. Though she’s originally from Utah, Emily considers Alaska home. She attended Snow College and Brigham Young University where she earned degrees in Child Care Management and Home and Family Living.
In This Issue
Construction
May 2026
Our May 2026 construction content covers multiple exiting projects around the state, from the new planetarium in Fairbanks to the cruise terminal in Seward to a pedestrian lightings project on Kodiak to an education and science center at Portage. The construction special section also explores the significant impact the industry has on Alaska, looking at efforts to rebuild in Western Alaska and workforce development. May also features the 2026 entrants into the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame, insight on the 529 Program, and coordinating emergency preparedness. Enjoy!