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Anchorage Ambassadors – GOVERNMENT

Government employment is spilt between federal, state (including University of Alaska, Anchorage), and local government (Anchorage School District). Anchorage is home to 35%of all govement employment in Alaska. (AEDC Economic Forecast, 2023)

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Whitney Wigren

Whitney Wigren

Occupation: FBI Intelligence

Industry: Government

Age: 37

Born and Raised: Hillside/Southside

Current Profession: FBI Intelligence

Currently Reside: Bayshore

I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of wonderful schools, community, cost of living, outdoor adventures in our backyards.

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.

Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson

Occupation: Anchorage Firefighter, Anchorage Fire Department

Industry: Government

Age: 39

Born and Raised: West Side

Current Profession: Anchorage Fire Department, Firefighter

Currently Reside: Mid Town

I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the diversity and options for adventure are limitless. Girdwood is a beautiful ski town. You can drive to lakes, fishing, and mountain ranges.

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.

Carrie Jokiel

Carrie Jokiel

Occupation: President & Owner of ChemTrack Alaska

Age: 46

Born and Raised: Upper hillside

Ethnicity: German

Current Profession: President ChemTrack Alaska

Currently Reside: Upper hillside

I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it has the ability to make a big impact.

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