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WE ARE EDUCATORS

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Alaska EXCEL. I am inspired by the hundreds of junior high and high school students who have participated in the wide array of EXCEL sessions offered throughout the year.

For many students, it is the only chance they will have to participate in career tours, job shadows, navigate living in an urban setting, experience dorm life on a college campus, understand all of the post-secondary training options available, and participate in a short work internship prior to graduating from high school.

I invite you to reach out to our team to learn more about Alaska EXCEL and our current programs.

Respectfully,

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Carol Wilson
Executive Director

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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SAMUEL REXFORD-BROWN
EXCEL BOARD SECRETARY

ASRC Energy Services, Corporate Offices

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VALLI PETERSON
EXCEL BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

ConocoPhillips

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MONICA WIEHL
EXCEL BOARD MEMBER

Arctic Education Foundation

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BLANCHE DEMIENTIEFF
EXCEL BOARD MEMBER 

Calista-Brice LLC

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COLIN STEWART
EXCEL BOARD PRESIDENT

Instructional Administrator,

AVTEC

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BRENDA PACARRO
EXCEL BOARD MEMBER

Workforce and Shareholder
Development Supervisor,
Calista Corporation

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SAM ROBERT BRICE
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

President,

Balista Holding LLC

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MEG SMITH
EXCEL BOARD MEMBER

Kinross Gold Corporation

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GRETCHEN SAGAN
EXCEL BOARD MEMBER

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

 

Carol Wilson

Executive Director

 

CAROL WILSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Billijo Mills

Deputy Director

I was born and raised in Montana. I have lived and taught in Alaska , primarily rural Alaska, for 30+ years. My husband and I raised our two amazing sons inn Alaska. I have had the pleasure to help create and work for Alaska EXCEL from the beginning. It has been so important to me that all young people have the opportunity to experience relevant “Education for Life”. I am proud to say that Alaska EXCEL has helped many young Alaskans successfully prepare for their futures. 

BILLIJO MILLS
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Christa Wilson

Director of Finance and Administration

 

CHRISTA WILSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

OUR DIRECTORS TEAM 

 

Tony Wilson

Principal of Programs

 

TONY WILSON
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 

 

Tina Simpson

Business Office Manager

I am Tina Simpson, Office Manager for Alaska EXCEL. I have held this position for almost five years. Prior to being the Office Manager I was the cook for the program. It is such a wonderful experience and privilege to work with EXCEL students.

TINA SIMPSON
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER

OUR SUPPORT TEAM

 

 

TENECIA LOCKARD

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

 

Emily Rickman

Student Services Manager

LAUREL EDWARDS

CLINICIANS COUNSELOR 

 

 

EMILY RICKMAN 

STUDENT SERVICES MANAGER

 

Jessica Forsyth

Executive Assistant

I was born and raised in Kenai, AK. I have three beautiful children of my own. That is why I am so passionate about this job and making a difference in these young people's lives. 

JESSICA FORSYTH

ADMIN OFFICE ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTING

Sarah Pulcino

Photographer/Marketing Assistant

SARAH PULCINO

PHOTOGRAPHER / MARKETING ASSISTANT

 

Sarah Ulroan

Facilitator / Dorm Parent 

I am an indigenous ‘Cup'ik’ from Chevak, AK. I am the eldest of 5 children, I have it engrained in me to be a leader and to set a good example. I once was a former student with EXCEL for many years. I absolutely love this program and what they have to offer. My goal is to inspire and help indigenous youth find their way into adulthood.

SARAH ULROAN

DORM PARENT

 

Noah Ulroan

Night Chaperone 

I am an indigenous ‘Cup'ik’  from Chevak, AK. I attended EXCEL for many years studying in Aviation to one day become a full-time pilot. I love working for EXCEL because my goal is the help inspire other indigenous students, to believe that anything is possible through hard work and dedication.

NOAH ULROAN

DORM PARENT

OUR INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

CARLENE LIESCH 

LEAD FOUNDATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 

Carlene is from Tulusak, Alaska. This year will be my 9th year with EXCEL. I work for EXCEL because I enjoy helping students from my region become successful young adults. I want to inspire them to pursue higher education and training to be productive members/leaders of society in their villages.

CARLENE LIESCH

LEAD FOUNDATIONAL
INSTRUCTOR

Daniel Barton

EXCEL Instructor 

I am from Arizona originally. I started working for EXCEL in 2021 and have enjoyed all the fun, knowledge, challenges, and success I have seen our students have both at EXCEL sessions and after when they go home or to start their careers 

DANIEL BARTON

LEAD CTE INSTRUCTOR

Tia Harrison

Excel Instructor / Facility Maintenance 

I was born and raised in Anchorage, AK

I work at EXCEL l because I want to be a part of the solution, be the change in children’s lives. I love working with kids, from coaching to mentoring, to being that person that they can turn to. 

TIA
HARRISON

LEAD EXCEL INSTRUCTOR  / EXCEL FACILITATOR 

 

Michael Apperson

Excel Instructor 

I have worked full-time for EXCEL since Fall of 2022 and Science camps starting in 2019. I am from Spokane, WA. I went to college at UAF. I work for EXCEL because I enjoy working with youth, helping them prepare for their future and the future of Alaskans. 

MICHAEL
APPERSON

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR 

 

Kattie Hoeldt

Excel Instructor

I am from Aniak, Alaska. I have worked for Excel for 7 years now. before that, I was a student in the program. I love to work for Excel because I want to help rural students get the same opportunities as urban students. 

KATTIE
HOELDT

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR

CORI     ADAMS     

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR

GRECIA BARAJAS 

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR 

Alastair Dunbar

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I’m Alastair Dunbar, a new member of Alaska Excel’s Instructional Staff! 

I was born in Anchorage and raised in Utqiagvik, so Alaska has a special place in my heart. 

I am passionate about music and all other forms of entertainment, as well as staying active and healthy.

One of the values I hold near and dear is continuing to work on my own personal growth daily.

ALASTAIR
DUNBAR

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR

AHMED
ELSAYYAD

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR 

Ambriah Elsayyad

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR 

The best thing about being an Excel Instructor is helping students grow and get excited for their future. I am very passionate about teaching students that they can be anything and do anything they set their minds to. The possibilities are endless!

AMBRIAH ELSAYYAD

EXCEL INSTRUCTOR 

 

Juan Gonzalez

Excel Facilitator

I am from Anaheim, CA and now call Anchorage, Alaska my home, after separating from the Army in 2015. Since 2019, I have been working with Alaskans regarding employment and training to obtain desired employment. Being an at-risk youth growing up I looked towards positive mentors to help me survive. Alaska Excel provides me an opportunity to give back to youth. 

JUAN
GONZALEZ

EXCEL FACILITATOR

 

Jacqueline Yang

Excel Facilitator

I joined the Excel family as a facilitator a little over a year ago. I was born in Fresno, CA and moved to Alaska in 2005. I enjoy working for EXCEL because I like to watch my students grow and achieve success.

JACQUELINE YANG

EXCEL FACILITATOR

 

Evelina Pavilla

Excel Facilitator

EVELINA
PAVILLA

EXCEL FACILITATOR

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