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 University of Alaska, Anchorage
Industry: Philanthropic, 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: of the wonderful community of people and the abundance of opportunities for my family and I.
Natalie Gomez
Occupation: Small Business Owner and Lead Coordinator for the Scotty Gomez Foundation
Industry: Philanthropic Non-profit foundation and Public Education
Age: 36
Born and Raised: Anchorage, AK
Ethnicity: Mexican and Colombian
Currently Reside: Airport Heights
I choose Anchorage because: Anchorage is my home and the land of opportunity. I love the diversity our city has and all the different cultures what makes Anchorage special!
Makayla Wilson
Occupation: School Based Clinician for Providence Alaska and the Anchorage School District
Industry: Mental Health Clinician and School Social Work
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Fairview in Anchorage
Ethnicity: Mexican & African American
Current Profession: Assembly Aide for Municipality of Anchorage, (Starting in August 2024: School-Based Clinician, Providence)
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: 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.
Kaylah Thomas
Occupation: Chef/Baker
Industry: Hospitality and Catering
Age: 29
Born and Raised: Anchorage, AK
Ethnicity: African American
Currently Reside: Eastside
I choose Anchorage because: I was born and raised here, and the place taught me how to appreciate the beauty of mother nature and how to be sustainable in life.
Jaron Williams
Occupation: Anchorage YMCA Staff Leader
Industry: Health and Youth Services
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Mountain View
Ethnicity: African American
Current Profession: Anchorage YMCA Staff Leader
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage 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 and Indigenous Studies
Age: 40
Born and Raised: Fairbanks, AK
Ethnicity: Yup'ik and 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.
Drew Cason
Occupation: COO Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Industry: Manufacturing, Professional & Business Services, Tourism & Hospitality
Age: 36
Born and Raised: West Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: COO Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Currently Reside: Airport Heights
I choose Anchorage because: of mountains, trails, people, and professional opportunities.
David Nichols
Occupation: Business Agent for Teamsters Local 959
Industry: Teamsters Local 959
Age: 44
Born and Raised: East Anchorage and Mountain View
Ethnicity: African American
Current Profession: Business Agent or Teamster Local 959
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
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: Eastside
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!