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.
Nicole Graham, Vice-Chair
Nikki Graham is a lifelong Alaskan whose family originates from Homer. She is a Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated (CIRI) shareholder and is of Yup’ik, Blackfoot Indian and Dutch descent. Nikki serves as the Employee Relations Manager for Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC), is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), has an Associate’s degree in Arts from Le Cordon Bleu and is currently working toward her Bachelors in Business Administration as well actively participating in the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP) through the Alaska Pacific University. In her current position at CITC she is strategic partner in building and maintaining an HR Department that is customer-focused, a champion of transformational change, and an advocate for CITC staff. Contributing to the creation and implementation of innovative approaches to communication, professional development, and mentorship intended to advance employment and career development opportunities for Alaskan Natives, American Indians, and CITC employees is also a work priority for her. She also serves as Co-Chair of the AEDC’s Live. Work. Play. Workforce Development and Education Committee area of focus. Nikki has a passion for providing opportunities that promote the development of young Alaska Native and American Indian leaders.
Nikki Graham is a lifelong Alaskan whose family originates from Homer. She is a Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated (CIRI) shareholder and is of Yup’ik, Blackfoot Indian and Dutch descent. Nikki serves as the Employee Relations Manager for Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC), is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), has an Associate’s degree in Arts from Le Cordon Bleu and is currently working toward her Bachelors in Business Administration as well actively participating in the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP) through the Alaska Pacific University. In her current position at CITC she is strategic partner in building and maintaining an HR Department that is customer-focused, a champion of transformational change, and an advocate for CITC staff. Contributing to the creation and implementation of innovative approaches to communication, professional development, and mentorship intended to advance employment and career development opportunities for Alaskan Natives, American Indians, and CITC employees is also a work priority for her. She also serves as Co-Chair of the AEDC’s Live. Work. Play. Workforce Development and Education Committee area of focus. Nikki has a passion for providing opportunities that promote the development of young Alaska Native and American Indian leaders.
Angela Jenkins, Director
My name is Angela Jenkins, I am a mother, student, and Yupik. I am originally from Emmonak, Alaska. I joined ANPA to become more involved in the Alaska Native Professional community. I would like to immerse myself in Alaska Native issues, the community, network, grow and learn from my peers. ANPA has been very welcoming and resourceful. In my time with Fur Rondy and AHBA I learned a lot about getting sponsorships, fundraising, membership drives, etc. Quyana.
My name is Angela Jenkins, I am a mother, student, and Yupik. I am originally from Emmonak, Alaska. I joined ANPA to become more involved in the Alaska Native Professional community. I would like to immerse myself in Alaska Native issues, the community, network, grow and learn from my peers. ANPA has been very welcoming and resourceful. In my time with Fur Rondy and AHBA I learned a lot about getting sponsorships, fundraising, membership drives, etc. Quyana.
Jerrad Anderson, Chair
Jerrad is from the Bristol Bay region - specifically, Dillingham and Naknek. His parents grew up in Anchorage and Juneau, but he grew up in Soldotna. He joined the Navy out of high school after a summer of commercial fishing and got the opportunity to live in a lot of great places. He completed his college degree as he was getting out of the military and went on to complete his Master's degree in Human Resources at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has two daughters born in 2009 and 2012.
Jerrad is from the Bristol Bay region - specifically, Dillingham and Naknek. His parents grew up in Anchorage and Juneau, but he grew up in Soldotna. He joined the Navy out of high school after a summer of commercial fishing and got the opportunity to live in a lot of great places. He completed his college degree as he was getting out of the military and went on to complete his Master's degree in Human Resources at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has two daughters born in 2009 and 2012.
Harry Buchea, Treasurer
Harry was born in Glennallen and raised in the Copper River Valley, and is an enrolled member with the Native Village of Gambell. He is Siberian Yupik and his family ties are the Silooks and Nupowhotuks. Harry has been actively involved in the engineering industry for over 20 years. Harry worked for Corrpro performing corrosion evaluations until 2005. In 2005, he joined the ranks of Taku Engineering and has transitioned into the Business Development Manager and a mentoring role at Taku Engineering. During his tenure at Taku, he has assisted in growing the company from 5 people to twenty and from a single discipline to a multi-discipline engineering firm.
Harry was born in Glennallen and raised in the Copper River Valley, and is an enrolled member with the Native Village of Gambell. He is Siberian Yupik and his family ties are the Silooks and Nupowhotuks. Harry has been actively involved in the engineering industry for over 20 years. Harry worked for Corrpro performing corrosion evaluations until 2005. In 2005, he joined the ranks of Taku Engineering and has transitioned into the Business Development Manager and a mentoring role at Taku Engineering. During his tenure at Taku, he has assisted in growing the company from 5 people to twenty and from a single discipline to a multi-discipline engineering firm.
Sonya Stewart, Director
Sonya Stewart is a lifelong Alaskan who grew up in the Bristol Bay village of South Naknek, Alaska. She is Sugpiaq and Yupik. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage and currently lives in Anchorage with her husband and two boys. Sonya is a Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) shareholder, and currently works in BBNC’s Shareholder & Corporate Relations Department as the Shareholder Administrator. Sonya enjoys spending summers fishing and berry picking with her family in South Naknek.
Sonya Stewart is a lifelong Alaskan who grew up in the Bristol Bay village of South Naknek, Alaska. She is Sugpiaq and Yupik. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage and currently lives in Anchorage with her husband and two boys. Sonya is a Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) shareholder, and currently works in BBNC’s Shareholder & Corporate Relations Department as the Shareholder Administrator. Sonya enjoys spending summers fishing and berry picking with her family in South Naknek.
Aaron Tolen, Director
Aaron was born and raised in Anchorage, with family from Nome and Ketchikan. He is Tlingit and Inupiaq. Currently, he is a junior at UAA majoring in Anthropology (minoring in Alaskan Native Studies and Alaska Native Business Management). He is the president of the Native Student Council at UAA, an active student led club. After he graduates, he wants to work with a native organization and then pursue a graduate degree. Aaron is very active in the community, leading and volunteering for many events, such as the "Giving Thanks Dance Festival and Potluck", the FAI Smoke House Gala, ASRC's Ivalu Gala among others.
Aaron was born and raised in Anchorage, with family from Nome and Ketchikan. He is Tlingit and Inupiaq. Currently, he is a junior at UAA majoring in Anthropology (minoring in Alaskan Native Studies and Alaska Native Business Management). He is the president of the Native Student Council at UAA, an active student led club. After he graduates, he wants to work with a native organization and then pursue a graduate degree. Aaron is very active in the community, leading and volunteering for many events, such as the "Giving Thanks Dance Festival and Potluck", the FAI Smoke House Gala, ASRC's Ivalu Gala among others.
Joshua Vo, Director
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, Inc. as a Regulatory and Operations Associate and at Kadiak, LLC as the Operations Manager. Joshua currently serves as a commissioner and Secretary on the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission and is a Fellow in First Alaskans Institute’s First Nations Futures Program. Prior to Koniag, Joshua has had experience with a variety of organizations including other Native Corporations, Tribal Health entities and a US Senator’s Office.
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, Inc. as a Regulatory and Operations Associate and at Kadiak, LLC as the Operations Manager. Joshua currently serves as a commissioner and Secretary on the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission and is a Fellow in First Alaskans Institute’s First Nations Futures Program. Prior to Koniag, Joshua has had experience with a variety of organizations including other Native Corporations, Tribal Health entities and a US Senator’s Office.
|
Shannon Hawkins, Secretary
Inupiaqnurunmi Aayaduk, I’m Shannon Hawkins, Inupiaq; born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska but family is from Nome, Wales, and Little Diomede. After attending an ANPA mingle, I realized how valuable this organization is by allowing young professionals to develop and improve their leadership skills. I look forward to growing with this organization and making a better impact with our Alaskan Native community. In May I graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. A few activities someone might see me at are native games events, dance festivals, and language circles. |
Board Application
| Board Application |
| Job Description |