Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaska State Legislature, Part 1

Join Alaska State Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson for an engaging conversation on leadership within the Alaska State Legislature. Senator Gray-Jackson will share her personal and professional journey, offering insights into what makes legislative leadership in Alaska unique. She will discuss her leadership style, the challenges she is addressing in her role, and provide thoughtful advice for those aspiring to make an impact in Alaska’s political and legislative landscape.

🌟Event: Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaska State Legislature, Part 1

🌟Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025

🌟Time: 5:30-7pm AKST

🌟Location: Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom

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The Arctic Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by UAF’s and UA Southeast’s Political Science departments and the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies program.

🗣️About Elvi Gray-Jackson

Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson began her public service career with the Municipality of Anchorage at the Public Transit Department 37 years ago. In 1988, she began working for the Anchorage Assembly. Her service began first as an Administrative Assistant, then as Senior Budget Analyst and, finally, as Director of the Budget and Legislative Services Office. In 2005, Elvi worked for Municipal Light and Power as Director of the Alaska Energy Railbelt Authority; a joint action agency with three electric utility members. Elvi served on the Anchorage Assembly (Midtown-District 4) from 2008 to 2017. She was Vice-Chair from December 2015 to April 2016, and Chair from April 2016 to April 2017. She also served on the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Club of Alaska; Woodside East Homeowners Association; the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors, and the NLC Finance and Investment Advisory Committees. Elvi has been a speaker at UAA for several years, providing students with Municipal hierarchy and budget issues. She is also a mentor for young people, as well as serving twice as an agency supervisor for the social work practicum program. She is a recipient of the Women of Achievement Award and is a recipient of multiple other distinguished awards and recognitions. Elvi is a graduate of the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and has one son, Ramon.

❄️What is the Arctic Leadership Lecture SeriesThe Arctic Leadership Lecture Series offers a unique blend of academic rigor and public engagement. Offered as PS F493/693 Arctic Leadership: Theory and Praxis in the 21st Century, this course invites students and community members alike to explore critical aspects of leadership in the Arctic.

The course is available for undergraduate and graduate students, with both in-person and online options. Undergraduate students can also choose an Honors section, offered for both online and in-person delivery. Community members may attend the lectures for free or enroll as non-degree-seeking students to participate fully in the course.

Lectures are held in the Schaible Auditorium every Thursday from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM AKST (open to the public). Classroom discussions continue from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AKST (students only).

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.uaf.edu/polisci/arctic-leadership.php

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