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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 and Southside

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: FBI Intelligence

Currently Reside: Bayshore

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

Kristina Gibson

Kristina Gibson

Occupation: ASRC Director of Enterprise Facilities and Realtor at Jack White Real Estate

Industry: Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Real Estate Agent

Age: 29

Born and Raised: Sitka, AK

Ethnicity: Alaska Native and North Slope Native

Currently Reside: Westside

I choose Anchorage because: I love the opportunities Anchorage has. I love that you can travel south or north for hours. I loved UAA and the support I received in school and after college.

Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson

Occupation: Anchorage Firefighter, Anchorage Fire Department

Industry: Government

Age: 39

Born and Raised: West Anchorage

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: Anchorage Fire Department, Firefighter

Currently Reside: Midtown

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 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.

Carrie Jokiel

Carrie Jokiel

Occupation: President & Owner of ChemTrack Alaska

Industry: Environmental and Construction Services

Age: 46

Born and Raised: Upper hillside

Ethnicity: German

Current Profession: President ChemTrack Alaska

Currently Reside: Upper hillside

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

Cail Hubert

Occupation: Fab Lab Instructor

Industry: Educational Technology

Age: 36

Born and Raised: Born in Anchorage. Grew up in Eagle River and Emmonak.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Currently Reside: Westside

I choose Anchorage because: it's central location with close access to all of the outdoor activities I like to do. Having the access to playing all the sports I want to play, and I dig the vibe of the people.

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