United Way of Anchorage Hires Chief Communications Officer
The United Way of Anchorage hired Amy DeBruhl from Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium as its new Chief Communications Officer.
Nonprofits
Slivka Joins UA Foundation as CFO
The University of Alaska Foundation has a new Chief Financial Officer. Alex Slivka brings more than forty years of experience in accounting, finance, and investments to the nonprofit that stewards the UA System’s philanthropic support.
New Executive Director for Discover Kodiak
A new boss in charge at Discover Kodiak just in time for the busy summer season. Brock Simmons has taken over as Executive Director of the visitor’s bureau.
Simpson Returns to ATIA as President and CEO
A former executive who stepped away from the Alaska Travel Industry Association for a couple of years is back, with a promotion. After a nationwide search, ATIA selected Jillian Simpson as its next President and CEO.
Child Advocacy Center Opens in Hooper Bay
Children in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region who’ve experienced abuse have a safe place to recover. Bay Haven’s child advocacy center in Hooper Bay serves clients locally and from the neighboring villages of Scammon Bay and Chevak.
Mental Health Trust Grants $1.5M to Partners
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees recently approved several large grants totaling close to $1.5 million to partner organizations across the state.
KeyBank Grants $100,000 to CIHA
A $100,000 gift from KeyBank to the Cook Inlet Housing Authority supports grants to the Protein Food Pantry and the Housing Stability Program.
Alaska Business Hall of Fame Selects Class of 2024
Three business leaders are joining the Alaska Business Hall of Fame, selected by their peers and to be honored by Junior Achievement.
CIRI Foundation Announces New President and CEO
The major North Slope producers that own the Trans Alaska Pipeline System selected John Kurz, formerly of Santos and Oil Search, as the next President and CEO of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
Alaska State Fair Replacing 60-Year-Old ‘Sluicebox’ Beer Hall
Due to roof damage, the Alaska State Fair is replacing its Sluicebox, with plans to open a new performance venue in time for the next fair in August.