Our team has a strong dedication to the causes and people of Alaska, and we strive to work collaboratively with others to address community needs throughout the state. To get to know us better and learn about our passions and the causes we support, please click on the links below to view our bios.

Staff Information

Alexandra McKay
Alexandra McKay

President & CEO

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Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray

Chief Financial Officer

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Elizabeth Miller, CFRE, CAP®
Elizabeth Miller, CFRE, CAP®

VP of Development & Communications

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Megan Cacciola
Megan Cacciola

VP of Programs & Grants

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Nicolle Egan
Nicolle Egan

Chief of Staff

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Jackson Allan
Jackson Allan

Development Manager

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Sydney Copley
Sydney Copley

Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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Jen Cross
Jen Cross

Program Officer

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Carmen Davis
Carmen Davis

Director of Affiliates

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Jess Devier
Jess Devier

Senior Executive Assistant & Board Coordination

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Celeste Earley, CFRE
Celeste Earley, CFRE

Director of Development

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Ashley Ellingson
Ashley Ellingson

Director of Communications & Marketing

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Shenna Fortner
Shenna Fortner

Principal Policy Advisor, Rural Health Transformation Program

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Mariah Fuller
Mariah Fuller

BP Energy Center Operations Associate

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Janel Hodge
Janel Hodge

Director of Finance

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Desiree Jackson
Desiree Jackson

Senior Fellow, Rural Health Transformation Program

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Sonja Jorgensen
Sonja Jorgensen

Senior Staff Accountant

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Giani Kinnaird
Giani Kinnaird

Grants & Scholarships Associate

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Michael Lance
Michael Lance

Director of Administration

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Rachelle Mungwaath
Rachelle Mungwaath

BP Energy Center Operations Associate

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Michele Murphy
Michele Murphy

Office Coordinator

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Nicole Nelson
Nicole Nelson

Grant Operations Manager

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Olivia Paine
Olivia Paine

BP Energy Center Operations Associate

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Christopher Perez
Christopher Perez

Senior Program Officer, Strategic Initiatives

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Antonette Sabangan
Antonette Sabangan

Staff Accountant

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Michele Shelley
Michele Shelley

BP Energy Center Operations Associate

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Kate Smeenk
Kate Smeenk

Communications & Design Specialist

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Joe Sonnier
Joe Sonnier

Director of Programs & Grants

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Julianne Wilson
Julianne Wilson

Development Coordinator

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Jessica Wisdom
Jessica Wisdom

Accounting Technician

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Amanda Hamell
Amanda Hamell

Chilkat Valley Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Samantha Wanner
Samantha Wanner

Chugiak Eagle River Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Gabrielle Brown
Gabrielle Brown

Cordova Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Shea Linnell
Shea Linnell

Golden Heart Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Christie Seay
Christie Seay

Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Chera Wackler
Chera Wackler

Kenai Peninsula Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Heidi Weston
Heidi Weston

Ketchikan Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Julia Ssessanga
Julia Ssessanga

Kodiak Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Garie Cowles
Garie Cowles

Palmer Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Morgan Houghton
Morgan Houghton

Petersburg Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Mica VanBuskirk
Mica VanBuskirk

Seward Community Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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Jennifer Mac Donald
Jennifer Mac Donald

Sitka Legacy Foundation Affiliate Program Manager

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