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Who We Are<\/h1>\n\r\n

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\nAt the Institute of the North, we are a community of professionals championing responsible care and management of commonly owned lands and resources, in Alaska and beyond. We are policy experts, scientists, business leaders, conservationists, storytellers and students. We share a passion for Alaska and wise decision-making concerning the future of the Arctic. As a team, we combine our individual expertise to create a more comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities present in this unique region of our world.<\/p>\n

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Our Staff<\/h2>\n

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Ian Laing\u00a0<\/strong>Executive Director<\/p>\n

Ian is a lifelong Alaskan, raised in Homer and a graduate of Dartmouth College. He\u00a0 has worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, with a consistent emphasis on making Alaska a better place for everyone. He spends his free time outdoors, reading, or building furniture in the woodshop.<\/p>\n

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\nHanna Eklund\u00a0<\/strong>Program Coordinator<\/p>\n

Hanna Eklund was born and raised in Finland, and moved to Alaska in 2007. She studied Environmental Management and Engineering at the Tampere Polytechnic and has a Master’s in Human Geography from the University of Eastern Finland. She has been the Honorary Consul of Finland in Alaska since 2012. She is a mother of two little boys and enjoys outdoors and camping with her family and friends.<\/p>\n

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Our Board<\/h3>\n

A highly committed Board of Directors governs the Institute of the North. In addition to fiscal and strategic oversight, board members represent and demonstrate a diversity of opinion in articulating a vision for Alaska and the Arctic that bridges and balances development, conservation and indigenous perspectives.<\/p>\n

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Executive Committee<\/h4>\n

Jon Isaacs, Chair – AECOM
<\/em>Scott Kendall, Vice Chair – Holmes Weddle & Barcott<\/span> <\/em>
Chris Rose, Secretary – REAP<\/em><\/p>\n

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Founder<\/h4>\n

Walter J. Hickel<\/p>\n

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Members<\/h4>\n

Admiral Tom Barrett –\u00a0Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, former<\/em><\/p>\n

Gail Schubert – Bering Straits Native Corporation, former<\/em><\/p>\n

Jack Hickel –\u00a0Southcentral Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n

Amanda Moser<\/p>\n

Yngvil Vatn Guttu – Northern Culture Exchange
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Our Fellows<\/h4>\n

As a research organization, the Institute of the North regards its Fellows Program as a key component on which we are able to build our programs and accomplish our mission. The Fellows Program provides a wealth of knowledge, experience and historical background to the Institute of the North\u2019s work. Each of the Institute\u2019s Fellows brings a high level of expertise in one or more fields that together form an interdisciplinary team.<\/p>\n

The Institute of the North\u2019s Fellows program provides a platform for Alaska- and internationally-recognized researchers and advocates to conduct mission-related projects and programs that compliment their work and interests. Fellows come from a wide array of backgrounds and with diverse experience in Alaska and Arctic issues. Some have served since the Institute was founded; many bring fresh approaches to the Institute\u2019s work.<\/p>\n