ANPA Board of Directors
The Alaska Native Professional Association (ANPA) is operated by elected or appointed members. Together the Board of Directors oversee the activities of the Association to ensure ANPA is operating to meet its core purpose, "Develop young Alaska Native Leaders."
ANPA encourages members to provide feedback to the Association by speaking to any member of the Board.
ANPA encourages members to provide feedback to the Association by speaking to any member of the Board.
Karli Brakes, Chair
I am a life-long Alaskan, born and raised in Juneau, AK. I am Tlingit and a Sealaska and Sheatika shareholder, as well as a Central Council Tlingit & Haida Tribal member. My community has always been an important part of my life. I worked for CCT&H Business and Economic Development Department for several years. Directly working with local native business owners and artists, I knew that bringing Alaskan’s together would always be something I would strive for. I now work at MSI Communications as an Account Executive and I am dedicated and driven to better the Alaska I already admire.
I am a life-long Alaskan, born and raised in Juneau, AK. I am Tlingit and a Sealaska and Sheatika shareholder, as well as a Central Council Tlingit & Haida Tribal member. My community has always been an important part of my life. I worked for CCT&H Business and Economic Development Department for several years. Directly working with local native business owners and artists, I knew that bringing Alaskan’s together would always be something I would strive for. I now work at MSI Communications as an Account Executive and I am dedicated and driven to better the Alaska I already admire.
Joshua Vo, Vice-Chair
Joshua was born and raised primarily in Anchorage, but his family is from Saint Mary's, Alaska. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage in May 2016 with his Bachelors in Business Administration. Joshua is currently employed at Koniag Government Services, LLC as the Director of Compliance. Joshua currently serves as a commissioner on the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Emerging Leader with the Inuit Circumpolar Council - Alaska, an Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples Secretariat Permanent Participants Youth Focal Point, and board member for the Mount Edgecumbe High School Advisory School Board . He is also a former Fellow in First Alaskans Institute’s First Nations Futures Program.
Joshua was born and raised primarily in Anchorage, but his family is from Saint Mary's, Alaska. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage in May 2016 with his Bachelors in Business Administration. Joshua is currently employed at Koniag Government Services, LLC as the Director of Compliance. Joshua currently serves as a commissioner on the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Emerging Leader with the Inuit Circumpolar Council - Alaska, an Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples Secretariat Permanent Participants Youth Focal Point, and board member for the Mount Edgecumbe High School Advisory School Board . He is also a former Fellow in First Alaskans Institute’s First Nations Futures Program.
Selma Khan, Treasurer
Selma is a lifelong Alaskan born and raised from Barrow, Alaska. She is Inupiaq and Pakistani. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Anthropology. Just recently Selma completed a Masters of Business Administration degree from Wayland Baptist University. She is currently looking at pursuing a doctorate degree program in Organizational Development. Selma is a shareholder of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) and Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC). She currently works for UIC as a Corporate and Commercial Senior HR Manager and is a point of contact for shareholders for the shareholder development program within UIC.
Selma is a lifelong Alaskan born and raised from Barrow, Alaska. She is Inupiaq and Pakistani. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Anthropology. Just recently Selma completed a Masters of Business Administration degree from Wayland Baptist University. She is currently looking at pursuing a doctorate degree program in Organizational Development. Selma is a shareholder of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) and Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC). She currently works for UIC as a Corporate and Commercial Senior HR Manager and is a point of contact for shareholders for the shareholder development program within UIC.
Rinnah Andrew, Secretary
Rinnah was born and raised in Anchorage, AK. Through her father (Tony J. Andrew) she is a descendant of Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (CIRI), and through her mother (Nancy Luke Andrew) she is a descendant of St. Mary’s Native Corporation and Calista Corporation. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration Management with minors in Dance, and Alaska Native Studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in General Management with emphasis’s in Public Sector and Nonprofit Management, and Leadership.
Rinnah was born and raised in Anchorage, AK. Through her father (Tony J. Andrew) she is a descendant of Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (CIRI), and through her mother (Nancy Luke Andrew) she is a descendant of St. Mary’s Native Corporation and Calista Corporation. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration Management with minors in Dance, and Alaska Native Studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in General Management with emphasis’s in Public Sector and Nonprofit Management, and Leadership.
Farrell Stoudt, Director
I am Iñupiaq, Yup’ik, Tsimshian, and Mojave, born and raised in Anchorage, AK. I graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with my Associates of Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM) in May 2017. Shortly after, I obtained my Registered Health Information Technician certification. I am currently working on obtaining my Bachelors of Science in HIM, through the University of Cincinnati. I am employed with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as a Clinical Applications Specialist. I find it important for our younger generation to have the opportunity to become a leader and give back to their communities, while embracing our culture.
I am Iñupiaq, Yup’ik, Tsimshian, and Mojave, born and raised in Anchorage, AK. I graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with my Associates of Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM) in May 2017. Shortly after, I obtained my Registered Health Information Technician certification. I am currently working on obtaining my Bachelors of Science in HIM, through the University of Cincinnati. I am employed with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as a Clinical Applications Specialist. I find it important for our younger generation to have the opportunity to become a leader and give back to their communities, while embracing our culture.
Erin Messmer, Director
Born in Juneau and raised in Seward, Erin is of Unangax̂ descent. Taking a nontraditional approach to education, Erin has worked in a variety of professions, eventually graduating in 2018, Magna Cum Laude, from Chapman University with a degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication. Erin now holds a position as an Indigenous team member at a fast-paced advertising agency. With a passion for digital marketing and culturally competent messaging, Erin works to enhance communication campaigns from businesses to public health entities. When not working, you can find her behind the lens as a food photographer and food stylist.
Born in Juneau and raised in Seward, Erin is of Unangax̂ descent. Taking a nontraditional approach to education, Erin has worked in a variety of professions, eventually graduating in 2018, Magna Cum Laude, from Chapman University with a degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication. Erin now holds a position as an Indigenous team member at a fast-paced advertising agency. With a passion for digital marketing and culturally competent messaging, Erin works to enhance communication campaigns from businesses to public health entities. When not working, you can find her behind the lens as a food photographer and food stylist.
Lillian "Tak" Marrero, Director
Tak was born and raised in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska and is Alaska Native Inupiaq. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a degree in design and digital marketing. Tak is currently employed at Thompson & Co. PR as an associate art director. She is a member of The Open Doors Initiative within T&C, providing counsel that ensures initiatives and messaging are inclusive. In her free time you’ll find her outside with her dogs Sadie and Leo or playing in the water; fishing, kayaking or floating about.
Tak was born and raised in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska and is Alaska Native Inupiaq. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a degree in design and digital marketing. Tak is currently employed at Thompson & Co. PR as an associate art director. She is a member of The Open Doors Initiative within T&C, providing counsel that ensures initiatives and messaging are inclusive. In her free time you’ll find her outside with her dogs Sadie and Leo or playing in the water; fishing, kayaking or floating about.
Darla Graham, Director
Darla Graham was born and raised in Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. She is a CIRI Shareholder and Ninilchik Tribal Member. Her grandmother, Mary Johnson, was Yup’ik and born and raised in St. Michael. Her grandfather, James Graham, came from Blackfoot Indian heritage. Her maternal side is Dutch, and Darla is dedicated to learning about her culture and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures in Alaska.
She holds a bachelor’s in business management and is a graduate of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership program at APU, where she is also currently working towards an Executive MBA with an emphasis on strategic leadership.
Darla has worked for CIRI since 2014 and currently serves as senior manager, shareholder engagement. In this role she oversees the strategic approach CIRI takes towards maintaining relevancy and fostering relationships with Shareholders and Descendants through youth programming, communications, cultural education, and leadership development initiatives. She also works closely with the Tikahtnu Forum, which brings together all Tribes, Non-Profits, and Village Corporations in the CIRI region.
Darla Graham was born and raised in Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. She is a CIRI Shareholder and Ninilchik Tribal Member. Her grandmother, Mary Johnson, was Yup’ik and born and raised in St. Michael. Her grandfather, James Graham, came from Blackfoot Indian heritage. Her maternal side is Dutch, and Darla is dedicated to learning about her culture and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures in Alaska.
She holds a bachelor’s in business management and is a graduate of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership program at APU, where she is also currently working towards an Executive MBA with an emphasis on strategic leadership.
Darla has worked for CIRI since 2014 and currently serves as senior manager, shareholder engagement. In this role she oversees the strategic approach CIRI takes towards maintaining relevancy and fostering relationships with Shareholders and Descendants through youth programming, communications, cultural education, and leadership development initiatives. She also works closely with the Tikahtnu Forum, which brings together all Tribes, Non-Profits, and Village Corporations in the CIRI region.
Zachery Dunlap, Director
Zach was born and raised in Anchorage and loves it! He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a BBA, majoring in management and a minor in Alaska Native business management in May 2021. Zach has been working within the Doyon Family of Companies for the past 13 years, and he is currently the IT Asset Manager at Doyon, Limited. Zach and his wife welcomed their first daughter this spring and are excited to teach and share their love of Alaska.
Zach was born and raised in Anchorage and loves it! He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a BBA, majoring in management and a minor in Alaska Native business management in May 2021. Zach has been working within the Doyon Family of Companies for the past 13 years, and he is currently the IT Asset Manager at Doyon, Limited. Zach and his wife welcomed their first daughter this spring and are excited to teach and share their love of Alaska.
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