Meet Calista’s New Workforce & Shareholder Development Team

Recent Promotion, New Hires Bring Energy to Key Program

Storyknife, September/October 2024 edition

Some of Calista’s most important initiatives are centered on increasing opportunities for Shareholder employment, education and leadership opportunities, as well as in-Region economic development and partnerships.

Through internships, apprenticeships and other training programs, Calista’s Workforce & Shareholder Development (WFSD) team helps achieve our corporate mission and strategic goals.

Due to a well-deserved promotion and two new hires, the WFSD team is working at full steam this fall. We are honored to introduce the team!

Regina Qussauyaq Therchik was recently promoted to the role of Workforce & Shareholder Development Manager after serving in the specialist position for two years. She previously worked as a Training & Compliance Specialist with Yulista Tactical Services in Alabama and Texas, after working for two summers in our internship program. Regina has created a corporate cultural training program to educate employees on the history and cultures of our Yup’ik, Cup’ik, Cup’ig and Athabascan Shareholders.

Personal Trivia: Regina is a Calista Shareholder who grew up in Toksook Bay. Currently, she serves as the board secretary for both the Alaska Native Professional Association and Alaska EXCEL.

Bradley Cupluaraq Lake is the Workforce & Shareholder Development Specialist focused on workforce development. Before joining the WFSD team this summer, Bradley was a third-grade teacher in Hooper Bay, and while attending college, he interned for five summers across several Calista subsidiaries. In his new role, Bradley oversees Calista’s apprenticeship programs, facilitates Y-K Workforce Development Group gatherings, and assists Shareholders and Descendants with career development.

Personal Trivia: Bradley is a Calista Shareholder who grew up in Hooper Bay. He has a keen interest in basketball and is also passionate about outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking.

Izayah Narull’aq Liu is the Workforce & Shareholder Development (WFSD) Specialist at Calista Corporation who coordinates our internship program. He joined the team in June after previously working in recruitment for the Alaska Native Medical Center and the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Izayah has extensive experience in program coordination and recruiting, having led and optimized development projects in addition to sourcing and placing top talent.

Personal Trivia: Izayah is a Calista Shareholder who grew up in Bethel. He likes to spend time hunting and fishing, working on vehicles, and enjoying winter sports like snowboarding.

Want to connect with our Workforce & Shareholder Development Team? Here’s How!

Email: shareholderdevelopment@calistacorp.com
Facebook: @Calista.HR
Instagram: @calista_hr.wfsd