New Leadership Team at Architects Alaska

Diane Heaney-Mead has been named to Architects Alaska’s Board of Directors and serves as Vice President, bringing more than twenty years of experience in architectural design focused on medical and rural environments across Alaska. A lifelong Alaskan, Heaney-Mead joined the firm in 2006 while completing a master’s degree in architecture at Montana State University. Her work includes facility master planning, space planning, assessments, and the delivery of highly coordinated, technically complex projects. Heaney-Mead collaborates closely with Anchorage-area building departments to thoughtfully address Alaska’s unique conditions, contributing strong regional insight and steady leadership to the firm.

Chrissy Gahm joined Architects Alaska as Controller, a key addition to the firm’s finance and operations leadership team. She brings more than twenty years of experience helping organizations strengthen financial clarity, streamline internal processes, and support long-term strategic growth. Gahm holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the College of Charleston and a Master of Accountancy from the University of North Florida. Her background includes financial management, internal controls, HR administration, and system modernization. She is recognized for building efficient, transparent systems that improve daily operations and position organizations for sustainable success.