About

PRESIDENT

In June 2021 I retired as Executive Director of SERRC- Alaska’s Educational Resource Center, after serving as an educator for 46 years.

Previously I have been a member of numerous boards including Congregation Sukkat Shalom, chairing the building committee that resulted in opening the first synagogue in SE Alaska; Let Every Woman Know – Alaska; United Way of SE AK; the Executive Council of the Association of Education Service Agencies; and the Council for Exceptional Children. I serve as a current member of the Foundation Board of the Association of Education Service Agencies.

I am a cancer survivor, Master Gardener, and aspiring fiber artist. With an educator and servant heart, I hope to help advance the mission of Cancer Connection in whatever way I can to ensure long-term organizational viability.

VICE PRESIDENT

I am currently employed as a Case Manager @ S.E. Senior Services – c/o Catholic Community Services.

My volunteer experience includes serving on the Board of Directors for the following organizations:

Glory Hole (2009-present),
Juneau Commission on Aging, and Community Resource Network (2014-present).

I am impressed with the degree of outreach, support, and assistance given to cancer patients and their families that Cancer Connection gives. My many years of experience working on various Boards will help me be a contributing member of this organization. I enjoy working with a group of committed individuals with common goals.

TREASURER

I am currently employed as the Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Alaska. I have over 5 years as a Professor of Accounting and 20+ years as CPA in public, private, & government accounting.

My volunteer experience includes work with Rotary, Ikiriwa School (African School), and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

I believe in the mission of Cancer Connection and would like to help with the good work it does in our community.

SECRETARY

I am currently retired after a long stint as the Chief Financial Officer for Wildflower Court.

My volunteer experience includes working with the Swim Team, Cancer Connection, and numerous other Boards.

My accounting knowledge & expertise is put to good use. I serve as Treasurer for Cancer Connection, as well as coordinating/organizing the “BEAT the ODDS” annual event – which is a major fundraiser for Cancer Connection.

BOARD MEMBER

After completing a Master of Public Health in 2021, I transitioned from a background in marketing and public relations to public health consulting before joining the American Cancer Society as the Associate Director of State Partnerships for Alaska. 

Outside of my professional roles, much of my volunteer experience is tied to advocacy and community programming organizations emphasizing reproductive health. 

I’m new to serving as a Cancer Connection board member and am thrilled to join an incredible, long-standing board in their ongoing support for our community.

BOARD MEMBER

I am currently working for One10 Marketing, and have spent my entire career (44 years and counting) with the same company! I have truly enjoyed the hospitality industry and more specifically working on meetings and events as part of an on-site logistics team.

I moved to Juneau in 1996. I am a breast cancer survivor (2011). My goal on the board to to help others in our community with their cancer journey ~through our community-sponsored and wellness-related events.

I love spending time with my family, grandkids, and the Juneau community….feeling so fortunate for all the outdoor activities we can enjoy here.

BOARD MEMBER

I grew up in Douglas and attended school through the Juneau School District. My husband, Arnold Liebelt, and I have 3 adult children that graduated from the Juneau School District. We are very proud of them and their accomplishments: Masters of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical line person and Tree Trimmer (both in IBEW). Our three young adults are my most pride and joy in my life, they bring me happiness.

I have worked in the Juneau School District since 1992, and at Bartlett Regional Hospital since 2017.

I’m a breast cancer survivor since November 2019 and Living Life!

BOARD MEMBER

With a background in marketing and a personal journey as a breast cancer survivor, I’m honored to contribute to the Cancer Connection board.

My work experience as a marketer from KTOO to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has equipped me with event coordination, fundraising, and communications skills. I’m committed to supporting Cancer Connection’s mission of providing vital assistance to individuals affected by cancer, drawing from my own experiences to advocate for those in need.

BOARD MEMBER

I am currently employed as a health care policy consultant. My previous background includes work with the State of Alaska, focusing on the various aspects of health care including Medicaid the State Employee and Retiree Health Plan.

My volunteer experience includes work in Sri Lanka following the 2004 tsunami, the American Red Cross after Hurricane Katrina, and as a Rural Community Health volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Benin, West Africa. In Juneau, I have been a Board Member of the Glory Hole and my neighborhood association.

As a cancer Survivor, I understand the importance of Cancer Connection and have relied on their services to support me through my diagnosis and treatment. I am excited at the opportunity to help the organization that I relied on and to support others in our community.

BOARD MEMBER

My volunteer experience includes past President for Cancer Connection, 2006 – 2010, Vice President 1998 – 2006, and a member of the Cancer Connection Board since 1997. I retired in 2010 to the Seattle area and manage the Seattle apt.

I have been with Cancer Connection almost from inception. I am a three-cancer survivor, advocate for survivors, and a summer charter boat operator in Juneau.