meet the team

President

Erin is a passionate advocate for social justice, with a rich and diverse experience in nonprofit management and event production. Anchored in Anchorage since the age of two, Erin is a proud alumna of Wonder Park Elementary, Wendler Jr. High School, and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. Her profound dedication to her home state is reflected in her relentless advocacy for issues, particularly those that disproportionately affect minority communities.

She began her professional journey at Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, eventually rising to the position of Events Manager. Her career has also been enriched by her experiences at the State of Alaska-Child Support Division, Doyon Limited and JJ Powers Public Relations. 

A key accomplishment in Erin's career was her instrumental role in founding the Alaska Civics Academy, a program dedicated to promoting civic participation and understanding. She is also an active contributor to the Alaska Coalition for Justice, tirelessly working to advance fairness and equality across the state, with a specific focus on police reforms and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline.

In addition, Erin is a board member of Alaskans for Fair Courts, reflecting her commitment to uphold justice and impartiality within the judicial selection process. Her involvement extends to the steering committee of Alaska Women's Ascend, a program designed to empower women to run for political office, thereby promoting gender balance in political representation. In 2022, Erin joined the planning committee of Juneteenth Anchorage, underscoring her commitment to diversity and community engagement in Anchorage.

With her extensive experience and unwavering dedication to social justice, Erin stands out as a significant advocate and leader within her community. Her continuous efforts are pivotal in moving towards a more inclusive and equitable Alaska.

Sanctuary Earth Project Founder

Meda is a Tlingit Traditional Healer, Ethno-herbalist, multi-disciplinary artist, community leader, educator, and advocate of Indigenous health practices, as well as environmental stewardship. Her Tlingit names are Tśa Tsée Naakw, Khaat kła.at. Her adopted Northern Cree name is Boss EagleSpirit Woman. Her clan is Naanyaa.aayí from Wrangell, Alaska and she is the child of the Kaach.adí 

Program Director

Jen is a lifetime Alaskan, Mother of 4 dynamic humans. She also stands strong in Caregiver/ Elderly advocacy having over a decade experience assisting those with Alzheimer and Dementia. She is currently on the panel to Unionize Alaska’s Caregivers ensuring they have a better, more sustainable livelihood in the future. For several years now she has been a Medicaid Navigator assisting others in their quest for proper and accessible Healthcare. Having contributed to the Medicaid Barriers Project for the last couple of years, she looks forward to positive changes for Alaskans to more easily attain their healthcare benefits to meet their goals and needs.

Medicaid Navigator

Rebecca was born in Anchorage, raised in Fairbanks and currently living in Wasilla. She graduated from homeschool with honors. Later graduated from UAF on the deans list, in the field of HSEQ. Most of her experience in the environmental field, was in air quality. Totally missing the people that it effected...her heart is for her fellow Alaskan. She is a caregiver, giving aid to the most vulnerable, to keep them in their homes. 

She has been working to help unionize Alaskan caregivers for the last year. Speaking on both state and federal platforms for that change.
She wants to help others to find their voice and understand their power to make changes together.

Part-Time Operations Director

Camilla Hussein-Scott was born in the Bavarian Alps on the Austrian-German border near Salzburg, Mozart’s hometown. During her formative years, she was raised in Damascus, Syria, within her father’s family compound in an internally displaced Golan Heights refugee settlement southeast of Damascus. She has lived in the United States for 35 years – 17 on Dena’ina Lands in Eagle River. Camilla graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a BA in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies to pursue a law degree. However, she followed her calling to concentrate on public policy to earn an MPA in Public Policy Analysis from UAA. She also obtained a business school graduate certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She has a background in nonprofit and local government administration, project management, language access, and advocating for immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. 

As Alaskans Take a Stand part-time Operations Director, Camilla ensures that the behind-the-scenes operations run smoothly. Camilla enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, feeding people, environmental preservation, ancient history, watching classical movies with her domestic partner Steve, knitting, and painting. 

Public Relations Director 

Kelly Jackson stands out as a highly experienced customer service expert, boasting almost two decades of dedicated service at Tudor Road Bingo Center. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Kelly carries with her the pride of being an accomplished alumna of Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School.

Her professional journey is distinguished by a profound focus on the facets of employee relations, alongside the training and development of new talents. Kelly has consistently proven her leadership prowess, showcasing effective team management and adeptness in conflict resolution. Her exceptional communication skills, paired with her innate interpersonal talents, make her an invaluable asset to our team.

However, Kelly places a greater significance on personal well-being and community than on her professional achievements. While raising her children, she was affectionately the “neighborhood mom,” a testament to her nurturing presence. There were times her daughter lamented that her friends would often come over not just to see her but to ask if her mom could “come out to play.” Beyond her professional life, Kelly is a devoted mother to two wonderful children and has extended her maternal warmth to many others, earning her the title of “Auntie Mom.” She deeply values family and community ties, understanding the critical balance between acceptance, nurturing, and the establishment of clear boundaries for appropriate behavior.

Kelly's fervent passion for community service has propelled her into the role of Public Relations Director for both organizations. In these roles, she is dedicated to leveraging her extensive skills and experiences to make a lasting positive impact in her beloved hometown. Her commitment to uplifting the spirits and lives of all Alaskans is unwavering, as she continues to contribute to her community's growth and well-being.

Through her extensive career and personal life, Kelly Jackson embodies the spirit of service, leadership, and community. Her life’s work and dedication to the betterment of her community and family showcase her as a truly inspiring figure, making a difference in every life she touches.