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.
Jerrad Anderson, Vice-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.
Joshua Vo, 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, Inc. as a Regulatory and Operations Associate and at Kadiak, LLC as the General 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 General 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, Director
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.
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.
David Clark, Secretary
David was born in Idaho and raised between Anchorage, AK, and Portland, OR, before moving back home permanently in 2003. His mother is from Juneau, Alaska, and his father is from Burley, Idaho. He is of Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, Welsh, and German descent. He participated in Southcentral Foundation’s RAISE Program for a number of years, and he credits that program for a lot of his early personal/professional development in addition to igniting his passion for intergenerational healing, mental health, healthy relationships, and advocacy. He has spent time studying in Washington, D.C., which introduced him to the exciting world of legislative affairs and why involvement in the political process is especially vital to Alaska Native people. He hopes to turn this newfound passion for political involvement into a career, working across governmental and non-profit sectors. He currently works at the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association and volunteers regularly with The Alaska Center and First Alaskans Institute. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Choosing Our Roots, a grassroots organization that works to connect at-risk/homeless LGBTQ-identified youth in Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley with host homes and other resources to help them achieve holistic wellness and better life outcomes
David was born in Idaho and raised between Anchorage, AK, and Portland, OR, before moving back home permanently in 2003. His mother is from Juneau, Alaska, and his father is from Burley, Idaho. He is of Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, Welsh, and German descent. He participated in Southcentral Foundation’s RAISE Program for a number of years, and he credits that program for a lot of his early personal/professional development in addition to igniting his passion for intergenerational healing, mental health, healthy relationships, and advocacy. He has spent time studying in Washington, D.C., which introduced him to the exciting world of legislative affairs and why involvement in the political process is especially vital to Alaska Native people. He hopes to turn this newfound passion for political involvement into a career, working across governmental and non-profit sectors. He currently works at the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association and volunteers regularly with The Alaska Center and First Alaskans Institute. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Choosing Our Roots, a grassroots organization that works to connect at-risk/homeless LGBTQ-identified youth in Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley with host homes and other resources to help them achieve holistic wellness and better life outcomes
Selma Khan, Director
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.
Karli Brakes, Director
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 Pebble Limited Partnership as the Public Outreach Coordinator, 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 Pebble Limited Partnership as the Public Outreach Coordinator, and I am dedicated and driven to better the Alaska I already admire.
Chastity Kayutak Olemaun, Director
Chastity was born and raised in Utqiaġvik, upon graduating high school attended University of Alaska and received her Associate’s degree. In 2006, she started working for the ASRC Energy Services (AES) as an intern and worked her way up to become the office manager/executive assistant. During those years, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. After a decade, she became a Technical Writer and within a year promoted to Communications Support Specialist for AES Corporate. After 11 years of commitment to AES, she decided it was time to pursue her passions of assisting the North Slope villages’ in a more direct capacity. Chastity, who prefers her Inupiaq name, Kayutak, was delighted and humbled to work with Arctic Slope Community Foundation as the Philanthropy Officer to strengthen our culture of giving and improve the quality of life among the people of the Arctic Slope for over a year. After 16 years in the “big village” Kayutak decided to return to Utqiagvik and is working for the North Slope Borough as the Assistant to the Land Management Administrator. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, friends and networking in Alaska's diverse and inviting non-profit community. While in the “big village” Kayutak was a top fundraiser for both the American Heart Association and American Foundation on Suicide Prevention. As well as volunteer lunch hour to serve the homeless at Bean’s Café once a month.
Chastity was born and raised in Utqiaġvik, upon graduating high school attended University of Alaska and received her Associate’s degree. In 2006, she started working for the ASRC Energy Services (AES) as an intern and worked her way up to become the office manager/executive assistant. During those years, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. After a decade, she became a Technical Writer and within a year promoted to Communications Support Specialist for AES Corporate. After 11 years of commitment to AES, she decided it was time to pursue her passions of assisting the North Slope villages’ in a more direct capacity. Chastity, who prefers her Inupiaq name, Kayutak, was delighted and humbled to work with Arctic Slope Community Foundation as the Philanthropy Officer to strengthen our culture of giving and improve the quality of life among the people of the Arctic Slope for over a year. After 16 years in the “big village” Kayutak decided to return to Utqiagvik and is working for the North Slope Borough as the Assistant to the Land Management Administrator. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, friends and networking in Alaska's diverse and inviting non-profit community. While in the “big village” Kayutak was a top fundraiser for both the American Heart Association and American Foundation on Suicide Prevention. As well as volunteer lunch hour to serve the homeless at Bean’s Café once a month.
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