Our Region is filled with remarkable people who through their leadership improve the world around them. These community leaders are humble, hardworking and inspire us to pursue our dreams and help others. Just as Calista works to protect the Region’s traditional values, these leaders showcase the beauty of our culture and people. Through our scholarship programs, internships and other benefits we hope to inspire future leaders and help them achieve success.
Leaders From The Region
2021
2020
- Nov/Dec 2020 – Hannah Warren, Graduate Student Aims to Infuse Culture into Public Health
- Sep/Oct 2020 – Ashley Johnson, CECI Mentorship Director Takes Students Under Her Wing
- July/Aug 2020 – Calista Summer 2020 Interns Gain Valuable Experience
- July/Aug 2020 – Calista Corporation 2020 Shareholder Award Recipients
- June 2020 – Kayla Williams, Calista Shareholder at Yulista Aviation Thrives on Cultural Identity
- June 2020 – Alex McLearen, Calista scholarship recipient enters medical school to serve rural Alaskans
- Mar/Apr 2020 – Carlene (Liskey) Liesch, Alaska EXCEL Instructor
- Jan/Feb 2020 – Steven Alexie, Shareholder Hired as Calista Tribal Liaison
2019
- Working at Donlin Gold, Daryl McKindy
- Nov/Dec 2019 – Percy Avugiak, Alaska Native Artist
- Nov/Dec 2019 – Leigh Ripke, Ena Holding
- Sept/Oct 2019 – Best in the West Winners
- July/Aug 2019 – Regina Therchik, Calista Intern at NASA
- May/June 2019 – Lisa Jenkins, Nursing Student
- Jan/Feb 2019 – Michael Hoffman, Executive Director of Yuut Elitnaurviat
2018
- UPDATE: Shareholder Promoted: Tisha Neviq’aq Kuhns to VP of Land and Natural Resources
- September 2018 – Tisha Naviq’aq Kuhns, Geologist, Calista Corporation
2016
- June/July 2016 – Audrey Leary, Golf Classic MC
- May 2016 – Cyndi Reeves, Author
- March/April 2016 – Mike McIntyre, Yuk Media
- February 2016 – Mike Williams, Sr., 2016 Community Spirit Award Winner
- January 2016 – Vernon Chimegalrea, Donlin Gold Community Development and Sustainability Coordinator
2015
- December 2015 – Emily Tyrrell, MBA, Director Of Sustainability at First Alaskans Institute
- November 2015 – Byron Nicholai, Roger Lang Youth Leadership Award Recipient
- October 2015 – Deborah Vo, Rural Outreach Coordinator For U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski
- August/September 2015 – Shareholder Award Recipients
- June/July 2015 – Kelsey Wallace
- April 2015 – Dendra Chavez
- March 2015 – Carl T. Jack
- February 2015 – Valerie Davidson
- January 2015 – Donna Bach
2014
- November/ December 2014 – JNYO Coach Tommy Bayayok
- September/October 2014 – Lucy Sparck
- August 2014 – Shareholder Award Winners
- July 2014 – Nelson Island School Students
- May/June 2014 – Kotlik Search and Rescue
- April 2014 – Chief Warrant Officer Travis Wolf
- March 2014 – Nancy Andrew, CEO Saint Mary’s Native Corporation
- January/February 2014 – Deborah Friday, Chevak Traditional Council
