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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 TEAM

 

Carol Wilson

Executive Director

CAROL WILSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Christa Wilson

Director of Finance and Administration

CHRISTA WILSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

Tony Wilson

Principal of Programs

 

TONY WILSON
PRINCIPAL OF 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
OFFICE MANAGER

 

 

TENECIA LOCKARD

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

 

Emily Rickman

Student Services Manager

EMILY RICKMAN 

STUDENT SERVICES MANAGER

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

 

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

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 

 

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

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

Sarah Pulcino

Photographer/Marketing Assistant

ALASTAIR
DUNBAR

PHOTOGRAPHER / MARKETING ASSISTANT

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