ROBYN ENGIBOUS | 39

Deputy Chief Of Staff

OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR DAN SULLIVAN

Hometown: Moved from Germany to Eagle River at 12

Current City: Washington, D.C.

Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration, Marquette University; Master of Science in policy management, Georgetown University, May 2023 graduation!

Community Work: I get to participate in a variety of community events across the state, which is a very rewarding part of my job.

Family: Husband, Michael Anderson; parents, Paul and Sara Engibous

What is your favorite place in Alaska and why?: Whether it was returning from college years ago, or currently, when I return to Alaska for work, the descent into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of my favorite “places” because it means I am home.

Name the person you respect and why: I am blessed to come from a long line of strong women who valued and instilled in me the importance of faith, family, resilience and determination. Both of my grandmothers, Catherine and Dorothy, were raised during the Great Depression and endured World War II. They each worked hard and experienced great tragedy, but they were always optimistic about the future. I respect them tremendously and am so thankful for their years of wisdom.

What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work?: Running the Coastal Trail in Anchorage or the National Mall in D.C. A very close second is traveling: growing up in a military family, I have always loved “packing up” and getting on an airplane.

What was your first job?: My first “real” job was working for an optometrist in Anchorage.

What has been your most rewarding community service?: A few years ago, I participated in a marine debris clean-up effort in Southeast Alaska. We picked up debris that had washed ashore on the beaches of a small island near Sitka. It was rewarding to visualize how much we saved from further polluting our seas, but it was also shocking to see how much we collected.

In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling?: Working for Senator Sullivan means I have the privilege of helping Alaskans every day. Whether it be on a complicated issue with the federal government, or simply assisting with their visit to our nation’s capital, I am fulfilled by having the opportunity to work for Alaskans day-in, day-out.

Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give on maintaining a good work-life balance?: This is one I believe we all struggle with achieving. I find it important to: Set boundaries - know when it is time to walk away and when it is time to engage; Learn to say “no” - this ensures you do not take on more than you know you can handle; Know when to delegate - this means having confidence in yourself, but awareness that you cannot do everything, and it builds trust in the team around you; Find a hobby, activity or outlet that allows you to disconnect from work and recharge your batteries, even if for a short time; And lastly, always find time in the workday to get a little fresh air!

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