Committees

Executive Advisory Committee

  • Provides external oversight and guidance for the ANCHRR initiative and its administration.

  • Guides the translation of research into policy change and systems transformation in Alaska.

  • 7-10 members representing statewide leadership in Tribal health, community wellness and self-determined services.

  • Meets annually, quarterly updates

Research Steering Committee

  • Ensures that the Alaska Native Community Resilience Study (ANCRS) is responsive to community needs and realities and balances community and scientific priorities.

  • Translates research results into useful tools for Alaska Native rural communities.

  • 12-16 representatives from the three regions collaborating in the ANCRS.

  • Meets annually in person (Year 1) and bi-annually (Years 2-5), monthly updates.

The Research Steering Committee oversees the development and implementation of the Alaska Native Resilience Research Study and will provide expert guidance in specific cultural and scientific areas.

Steering Committee Members

Billy Charles 

Barb (QasuGlana) Amarok

Charlene Apok

Jessica S Ullrich

Gloria Simeon

Sherri Anderson

Jim Chaliak

Roberta R. Moto

Adeline M. Kameroff

Diane McEachern

Julie Raymond-Yakoubian

Walkie Charles

Georgianna Ningeulook

Leanna Isaac

Kathy Nenneman

Research Team

Stacy Rasmus

Lisa Wexler

James Allen

Jessica Black

Suzanne Rataj

Carol Murphrey

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