FEDC Project Manager Earns Certification
Lisa Slaba, a Project Manager with Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute.
PMP is a trademark standard that recognizes that a manager demonstrates skills in motivating teams, using agile approaches, and highlighting the impact of a project toward strategic goals.
Slaba earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Wayland Baptist University. She acquired experience in the nonprofit and public sectors as a fundraiser for military dependent scholarships and as a risk manager for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. She also has private sector experience in logistics and recruitment.
Slaba moved to the Interior with her husband, a US Air Force non-commissioned officer. At FEDC, her portfolio includes issues relating to the military, mining industry, and the Young Professionals Council.
Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.