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.
Darla Graham, Chair
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 and received her Executive MBA with an emphasis on strategic leadership in 2023
Darla has worked for CIRI since 2014 and currently serves as Director of Shareholder and Descendent Programs. 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 and received her Executive MBA with an emphasis on strategic leadership in 2023
Darla has worked for CIRI since 2014 and currently serves as Director of Shareholder and Descendent Programs. 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.
Farrell Stoudt, Vice-Chair
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.
Zachery Dunlap, Treasurer
Zach was born and raised in Anchorage. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage
with a BBA, majoring in management and a minor in Alaska Native business management. He
is pursuing an MBA and is a 2022/3 cohort member of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership
Program (ANELP) at APU. Zach is the Operations Manager at Doyon, Limited, and has been
working within the Doyon Family of Companies for the past 14 years. Zach and his wife
welcomed their first daughter in 2021 and are excited to teach and share their love of Alaska.
When not working or studying, you can find him and his family hunting and fishing outside of
cell service.
Zach was born and raised in Anchorage. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage
with a BBA, majoring in management and a minor in Alaska Native business management. He
is pursuing an MBA and is a 2022/3 cohort member of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership
Program (ANELP) at APU. Zach is the Operations Manager at Doyon, Limited, and has been
working within the Doyon Family of Companies for the past 14 years. Zach and his wife
welcomed their first daughter in 2021 and are excited to teach and share their love of Alaska.
When not working or studying, you can find him and his family hunting and fishing outside of
cell service.
Erin Messmer, Secretary
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.
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 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.
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.
Rinnah Andrew, Director
Rinnah Andrew is Yupik, she was born and raised in Anchorage, her mother Nancy Andrew is from St. Mary's, and her father Tony Andrew is from Tuluksak. She is a CIRI and Calista shareholder, and St.Mary's Native Corporation descendant.
Rinnah received her Bachelors in Business Administration Management with minors in Dance, and Alaska Native Studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and a Master of Business Administration in General Management with double emphases in Public Sector and Nonprofit Management, and Leadership this May 2022.
Rinnah works for Alyeska Pipeline in their Alaska Native Program department. In her spare time you can find her subsistence fishing and berry picking, camping, attending business events, volunteering, or traveling.
Rinnah Andrew is Yupik, she was born and raised in Anchorage, her mother Nancy Andrew is from St. Mary's, and her father Tony Andrew is from Tuluksak. She is a CIRI and Calista shareholder, and St.Mary's Native Corporation descendant.
Rinnah received her Bachelors in Business Administration Management with minors in Dance, and Alaska Native Studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and a Master of Business Administration in General Management with double emphases in Public Sector and Nonprofit Management, and Leadership this May 2022.
Rinnah works for Alyeska Pipeline in their Alaska Native Program department. In her spare time you can find her subsistence fishing and berry picking, camping, attending business events, volunteering, or traveling.
Rosanne Pletnikoff, Director
Rosanne Pletnikoff is Unangax, born and raised in King Cove, Alaska. Her mother was raised in Sand Point Alaska and her Dad from King Cove Alaska. She attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) for her undergraduate degree in business and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) for her Masters of Business Administration (MBA.) She started working in the Providence Health System shortly after graduation. She received her PHR in 2014 and SHRM-CP when the program was created. She has 12 years in the HR field and currently work at the King Cove Corporations 8(a) Delta Point LLC. She has a 4 year old daughter with her husband and enjoys sharing their culture and arts with her.
Rosanne Pletnikoff is Unangax, born and raised in King Cove, Alaska. Her mother was raised in Sand Point Alaska and her Dad from King Cove Alaska. She attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) for her undergraduate degree in business and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) for her Masters of Business Administration (MBA.) She started working in the Providence Health System shortly after graduation. She received her PHR in 2014 and SHRM-CP when the program was created. She has 12 years in the HR field and currently work at the King Cove Corporations 8(a) Delta Point LLC. She has a 4 year old daughter with her husband and enjoys sharing their culture and arts with her.
Krysten Demientieff, Director
As Vice President of Client Services at Brilliant Media Strategies, Krysten oversees marketing, branding, public education campaigns, issues management and other communications projects for clients of all sizes including state government agencies, Alaska Native corporations and tribes as well as nonprofit and for-profit companies in Alaska.
Krysten is Gwich’in and Koyukon Athabascan and her family comes from Beaver, Ruby and Fairbanks. She holds a B.S. in science, technology and society with a concentration in innovation, technology and organizations from Stanford University. In 2021, she became a Certified Digital Marketing Professional through the American Marketing Association and the Digital Marketing Institute.
As Vice President of Client Services at Brilliant Media Strategies, Krysten oversees marketing, branding, public education campaigns, issues management and other communications projects for clients of all sizes including state government agencies, Alaska Native corporations and tribes as well as nonprofit and for-profit companies in Alaska.
Krysten is Gwich’in and Koyukon Athabascan and her family comes from Beaver, Ruby and Fairbanks. She holds a B.S. in science, technology and society with a concentration in innovation, technology and organizations from Stanford University. In 2021, she became a Certified Digital Marketing Professional through the American Marketing Association and the Digital Marketing Institute.