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Our Board of Directors

The NEA-Alaska Board of Directors, comprised of dedicated educators from across the state, oversees the strategic direction and policy decisions of the organization, ensuring its commitment to enhancing education in Alaska.
A detailed map of Alaska broken up into Regions I through VII

Meet our Board of Directors

President Tom Klaameyer poses with his arms crossed in a blue suit and red tie.

Tom Klaameyer

President
Vice President Laura Capelle smiles for a portrait with a bright blue background.

Laura Capelle

Vice President
NEA Director Kathy Simpler smiles for a portrait wearing a blue blazer.

Kathy Simpler

NEA Director

REGION I

A portrait of Laura Mulgrew

Laura Mulgrew

Region I
(2024)
Juneau Education Association

A portrait of Sunshine Winn

Sunshine Winn

Region I
(2025)
Juneau Education Association

REGION II

A portrait of Phyllis Clough wearing black.

Phyllis Clough

Region II
(2025)
Kodiak Island Education Support Professionals

REGION III

A portrait of Josh Girard

Joshua Girard

Region III
(2025)
Kenai Peninsula Education Support Professionals

A portrait of Jenn Haugh

Jenn Haugh

Region III
(2024)
Kenai Peninsula Education Association

REGION IV

A portrait of Cory Hughes

Cory Hughes

Region IV
(2025)
Northwest Arctic Education Association

A portrait of Aletha Duchene

Aletha Duchene

Region IV
(2025)
Northwest Arctic Education Association

REGION V

A portrait of Jessica Iglesias

Jessica Iglesias

Region V
(2025)
Fairbanks Education Association

A portrait of Kristen Dullen wearing Purple with purple hair.

Kristen Dullen

Region V
(2024)
Fairbanks Education Association

REGION VI

A portrait of Michaela Kolerok wearing a blue shirt and a scarf with a high bun.

Michaela Kolerok

Region VI
(2025)
Anchorage Education Association

A portrait of Barb Clark wearing a green turtleneck.

Barb Clark

Region VI
(2024)
Anchorage Education Association

A portrait of Brittany Hanson

Brittany Hanson

Region VI
(2024)
Anchorage Education Association

A portrait of George Cromer III

George Cromer III

Region VI
(2025)
Anchorage Education Association

MistyDawn Nelson Portrait.

Misty Dawn Nelson

Region VI
(2025)
Anchorage Education Association

A portrait of Corey Aist

Corey Aist

Region VI
(2024)
Anchorage Education Association

REGION VII

A portrait of Tim Walters

Tim Walters

Region VII
(2025)
Mat-Su Education Association

A portrait of Vicki Hewitt

Vicki Hewitt

Region VII
(2025)
Mat-Su Education Association

A portrait of Chad Swarthout

Chad Swarthout

Region VII
(2024)
Mat-Su Classified Employees Association

REGION R

Portrait of Judy Salo

Judy Salo

Region R
(2025)
NEA-Alaska/Retired

A portrait of Gayle Harbo

Gayle Harbo

Region R
(2024)
NEA-Alaska/Retired

Portrait of Trena Richardson

Trena Richardson

Region R
(2025)
NEA-Alaska/Retired

A portrait of Barb Stek

Barbara Stek

Region R
(2024)
NEA-Alaska/Retired

ESP AT-LARGE

A portrait of Susanna Litwiniak

Susanna Litwiniak

ESP At-Large
(2025)
Kenai Peninsula Education Support Professionals

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Reach. Teach. Inspire.

NEA-Alaska advocates for an excellent public education for each child in Alaska and advances the interests of public school employees.