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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.
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Meet our Board of Directors

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

Laura Capelle

President
Michaela Hernandez

Michaela Hernandez

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

Kathy Simpler

NEA Director

REGION I

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Jeanette Sleppy

Juneau EA (2028)
Sunshine Winn

Sunshine Winn

Juneau EA (2027)

REGION II

Phyllis Clough

Phyllis Clough

Kodiak Island ESP (2027)

REGION III

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Susanna Litwiniak

Kenai Peninsula ESP (2028)

REGION IV

Ronnie Carroll

Ronnie Carroll

NW Arctic EA (2027)
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Stephanie Butte

Lower Kuskokwim NEA (2028)

REGION V

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Danette Peterson

Fairbanks EA (2028)
April Johnson

April Johnson

Education Support Staff Association (2027)

REGION VI

Chelsea Ambrose

Chelsea Ambrose

Anchorage EA (2026)
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George Cromer III

Anchorage EA (2028)
Travis Mills

Travis Mills

Anchorage EA (2027)
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Christi Sitz

Anchorage EA (2028)
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Susan Ritter

Anchorage EA (2027)

REGION VII

Jamin Burton

Jamin Burton

Mat-Su EA (2027)
Justin Lacoss

Justin LaCoss

Mat-Su EA (2027)
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Mary Parrish

Mat-Su CEA (2028)

RETIRED

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Trena Richardson

Retired (2027)
Tim P

Tim Parker

Retired (2028)
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Dianne Shibe

Retired (2027)
Barb Stek

Barbara Stek

Retired (2028)

ESP AT-LARGE

Rick Morgan

Rick Morgan

Mat-Su CEA (2027)
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