Speaker Series
Interested in being a part of the conversation?
Attend or present at one of our Speaker Series events!
Tiffany Hall
Alcohol overuse has been identified as the top health issue for Alaskans and has a yearly economic impact of approximately $1.2 billion to our state. Recover Alaska is exclusively dedicated to combatting the problem of alcohol misuse and restoring Alaska’s families and communities. Tiffany will be talking to us about Recover Alaska, sharing her personal journey in her career, hurdles, leadership, and commitment to imparting positive change in our community.
Event Date & Time:
Thursday, August 12, 12-1PM, AST
Gretchen Fauske
Fueled by a passion for small-business entrepreneurship and innovation, Gretchen is the associate director for the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development. As a marketing-minded economic developer, Gretchen is responsible for providing strategic leadership and leading the entrepreneurship, marketing, and outreach efforts for both UA CED and the UAA Business Enterprise Institute. Gretchen will share insights to private, political, and governmental drivers and their impact on the economy.
Event Date & Time:
Thursday, September 9, 12-1PM, AST
Our special thanks to these and other past presenters who graciously shared their time and unique perspectives on a wide variety of professional topics.
- Katie Ashbaugh, BuyAlaska Program Manager - View Presentation
- Austin Quinn-Davidson, Acting Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska - View Presentation
- Brian Holst, Executive Director, Juneau Economic Development Council - View Presentation
- Sarah Leonard, President & CEO Alaska Travel Industry Association - View Presentation
- Col. Kirsten Aguilar, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Commander - View Presentation
- Jamie Berge & Janelle Sweeney, JB Tax & Financial Services - View Presentation
- Yasmin Landy, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Investments - View Presentation
- Bill Popp, President & CEO, AEDC - View Presentation
- LuAnn Piccard, Chair, Project Management Department, UAA - View Presentation
- Julie Dale, Manager Prevention & Education, STAR - View Presentation