Anchorage Ambassadors – GOVERNMENT
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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
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
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
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
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.