Talent Relocation Ambassadors – Eastside
Average Home Value: $309,267
Zip Code: 99508
Race & Ethnicity
Black, Non-Hispanic: 6.15%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 13.43%
Asian: 15.03%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic: 10.25%
Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic: 7.28%
Two or More Races, Hispanic: 1.17%
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Tanya Pont
Occupation: Executive Director of Advancement at UAA
Industry: Education
Born and Raised: Seoul, South Korea
Ethnicity: Korean-American
Current Profession: Executive Director for Advancement at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Currently Reside: Baxter
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the wonderful community of people and the abundance of opportunities for me and my family.
Natalie Gomez
Occupation: Workforce Development Manager
Makayla Wilson, MSW
Occupation: Assembly aide for Muni of Anchorage/ School Based Clinican, Providence
Industry: Education, Government, Healthcare
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Anchorage, Alaska (Fairview)
Ethnicity: Mexican & African American
Current Profession: Assembly Aide for Municipality of Anchorage, (Starting in August 2024: School-Based Clinician, Providence)
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage the city offers a multitude of activities and ways to get involved. I am so thankful I was raised in this city and can be engaged in the betterment of the community.
Joseph Lumpkin
Jaron Williams
Occupation: Anchorage YMCA Staff Leader
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Mountain View
Ethnicity: African American
Current Profession: Anchorage YMCA Staff Leader
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: Because this is home. Anchorage has showed me so much love and I've met great people here, who I consider family.
Emily Edenshaw
Occupation: President/ CEO Alaska Native Heritage Center
Industry: Government
Age: 40
Born and Raised: Fairbanks
Ethnicity: Yup'ik, Inupiaq,
Current Profession: CEO/President of Alaska Native Heritage Center
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I made the decision to move to Anchorage over 18 years ago after a traumatic event in my life. Today, I choose Anchorage for the opportunities it offers to make a positive impact on lives. I love this city with all my heart. I am incredibly proud to be an Alaska resident, but more importantly, I proud to work at the ANHC and reside in East Anchorage.
David Nichols
Occupation: Local 959
Born and Raised: East Anchorage/Mountain View
Current Profession: Business Agent or Teamster Local 959
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because East Anchorage holds a special place in my heart, as I am truly enamored by its remarkable diversity, encompassing both cultural and socioeconomic aspects. I find it fascinating that East Anchorage is a home blend of individuals from various generations, spanning from the first to the fourth generation of Alaskans.
Chucky Williams
Occupation: Compliance Specialist at Alyeska Pipeline
Industry: Oil & Gas
Age: 44
Born and Raised: East Anchorage
Ethnicity: African American
Current Profession: Compliance Specialist / Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I was born and raised in Anchorage! It's always been home! I love the summers and I'm not tired of the winters just yet!