DYLAN FABER | 29 MATSON

Hometown/Current City: Anchorage

Education: Bachelor of Science in political science, public policy and administration, Northeastern University

Community Work: Board of directors, Foraker Group; Board of directors, secretary, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Board of directors, Alaska Sealife Center; Board of directors, vice president and soccer coach, Cook Inlet Soccer Club; Board of directors, Resource Development Council Alaska; Legislative committee, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; Legislative committee, Alaska Chamber of Commerce

Family: Wife, Melissa Faber; daughter, Colette Faber

What is your favorite place in Alaska and why?: Anchorage: It is where my family and community are.

Name the person you respect and why: My wife, Melissa Faber. We met while working together at Senator Murkowski's office, and she has pushed me to continue improving personally and professionally every day since. She manages to work full-time from home while also being a world-class mother to our 10-month-old daughter and supporting my passions and volunteer work. I couldn't love someone more, be more proud of her and have greater respect for an individual.

What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work?: Walking with my family and three dogs and coaching soccer.

What was your first job?: Landscaping with Signature Land Service during middle school, and Staff Assistant to U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski post-college.

What has been your most rewarding community service?: Coaching over 60 Alaska soccer players ranging from ages 5 to 13. I get to help them achieve their personal goals and learn skills that will help them succeed on and off the pitch. Watching their progress is fulfilling and makes hours at The Dome or at the park each night worth it. I also enjoy the work my role at Matson allows me to do, partnering with nonprofits to support their essential work in the community In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling?: I have enjoyed starting and growing Matson's Caring for Alaska Program. The program partners with Alaska nonprofits to conduct projects that demonstrate environmental stewardship while providing unrestricted grants to support the nonprofit's mission.

I have also enjoyed working with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center staff and fellow board members to design, build and finance the Matson Ocean Education Center coming in 2024.

Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give on maintaining a good work-life balance?: Manage your time, stay mindful and in the moment, and if you get to the point where you are not happy in either work or life, it's time to reevaluate and reprioritize.

JOSHUA FRANKS | 39

Chief Of Staff

COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL INC.

Hometown/Current City: Anchorage

Education: Bartlett High School; associate degree, UAA; Bachelor of Arts/MBA, APU, 2023; Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program Graduate Certificate Community Work: 2010 Healthy Native Communities Fellow; Leadership Anchorage Alumni, 22nd Cohort; Leadership Anchorage Advisory Board member and current Chair; Houses2Homes Project; Fundraising for many local nonprofits, such as Alaska Native Heritage Center; TEDxAnchorage Host; Building and fostering relationships between the Alaska Native community Family: I am the son of Sheryl Klein and Les Franks and brother to Denise Bingham, who is the mother of my favorite nephew, North Bingham. What is your favorite place in Alaska and why?: Silver Salmon Creek: I love the remoteness, the silver salmon slaying, the bear viewing and the time getting to know the various people I have met out there over the years.

Name the person you respect and why: There are so many, so I will say that first and foremost are my mother and my sister: they have been my rocks and foundation for who I am today. Throughout the years I have had many mentors and friends who help me to be a better person. So, if you are asking yourself "am I one of them?" - you are! Thank you to all of those who have walked alongside me on my journey.

What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work?: I enjoy yoga, traveling and enjoying Alaska.

What was your first job?: My first job was as a summer intern in Southcentral Foundation's RAISE program.

What has been your most rewarding community service?: They have all been rewarding in ways I didn't really understand while I was in it. As I reflect back, what they have collectively taught me is how incredibly resilient, brilliant, beautiful and, most importantly, hopeful our communities are. We can all have a great impact when we work together.

In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling?: I would have to say that my current role has been the most fulfilling. It has challenged me to grow, learn and sharpen my skills, recognize what I do and do not know, provide guidance and support the growth of those who I serve. It has also exposed me to so many new experiences that I do not always feel prepared for, but the support I receive daily allows me to discover the path ahead of me. Sometimes it is simply knowing your next step and taking it. Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give on maintaining a good work-life balance?: To me life is all about balance. I, as many of us do, have so many things competing for my time and attention, so I would say that maintaining a good work-life balance is all about staying present in the moment. Show up for people and be present.