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Talent Relocation Ambassadors – Eastside

East Anchorage enamores remarkakle, diversity, ecompassing both cultural and socioeconomic aspects. East Anchorage is home to blend indviduals from various generations, spanning from the first to the fourth generation of Alaskans.

Average Home Value: $309,267
Zip Code: 99508

Race & Ethnicity

White, Non-Hispanic: 35.4%
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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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