Anchorage Industries – Government
Protecting Alaska
Anchorage is the administrative heart of Alaska, serving as the hub for federal, state, and local government operations. At the north of the city, the military base Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson houses everything from F-16s to thousands of military personnel tasked with protecting the US’s Arctic interests.
Towards the center of the city lies the Bureau of Land Management, which manages over 23.6 million acres of public land in Alaska, and the Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees the world’s 4th busiest cargo airport. On the other side of town, the Municipality of Anchorage manages the state’s largest port.
BY THE NUMBERS
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Over 35% of Alaska’s government jobs are located in Anchorage
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Ambassadors
Whitney Wigren
Occupation: FBI Intelligence
Industry: Government
Age: 37
Born and Raised: South Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: FBI Intelligence
Currently Reside: Bayshore
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of its wonderful schools, community, cost of living, and outdoor adventures in our backyards.
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 choose Anchorage because I love the opportunities it offers. I appreciate that you can travel for hours either north or south and still be surrounded by incredible scenery. I also loved UAA and the support I received both during school and after college.
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: 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 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 choose Anchorage because I made the decision to move here 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, and more importantly, I am proud to work at the ANHC and live in East Anchorage.
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: I choose Anchorage because it has the potential to make a big impact.