Our co-workers

The office of public affairs invites you to share a photo of any new furry, fuzzy, feathered or woolly co-workers who have joined the UA crew from your home offices.  Please share photos of any horses, birds, sheep, cats, dogs, and other friends who are working with you to mmusick@alaska.edu so we can highlight the co-workers who help us through the isolation from one another.

Max and Harry

Assistants to the President

Max and Harry assist with Zoom meetings and enjoy taking President Johnsen out for regular exercise.

Bela

Assistant to General Counsel

Bela makes sure that GC Mike Hostina is safe and comfortable while working from home.

 Steve

Assistant to VP University Relations 

 This little dragon keeps Michelle Rizk organized and helps her deal with the many thorny issues she
confronts.

Tudor

Assistant to Chief Human Resources Officer

 Slow, steady and dependable, this 16-year-old Red Eared Slider reminds Steve Patin to keep calm.

Copper

Chief Title IX Officer's Aide

The kind, caring Copper supports Mary Gower through even the hardest days.

Hobbes

Assistant to AVP Public Affairs

Hobbes, the canine Alex P. Keaton, oversees Robbie Graham and the public affairs team.

Leo

Marketing and Communications Liaison

Leo gives feedback to Monique Musick on marketing and communications. He endorses balls and belly rubs.

Loki

Alaska 529 investment expert

Loki guides Lael Oldmixon on the Alaska 529 plan. He prefers to sleep through market instability.

Birch

UA Scholars support staff

Birch is excited about Alaska's youth and helps Lael Oldmixon with positive relations with top Alaska students.

Kache

Assistant Data  Analyst

Kache helps ensure that Rita Murphy distributes IR data - and gets outside to play.

Copper

 Programming Specialist

Copper patiently waits on Dana Platta to get to his favorite program: romping in the snow!

Orca  

Associate Data  Analyst

Orca keeps a close eye on Sam Phillips to make sure all of his reports and summaries are purrrfect.

Ruby Sparkles

Associate  Research Analyst

Ruby truly appreciates the value of a good gift, and helps Candice Krupa with philanthropic research.

Lars

Special Assistant to Hobbes

Hobbes, assistant to AVP Graham, looks to  Lars to lead general staff therapy and stress relief.

Anna Belle

Special Assistant

Anna Belle keeps Stuart Relay on point in his duties to the Office of Public Affairs.

Loki 

Senior Data Analyst

Loki makes sure that Amanda Watt isn't too busy with reports and meetings to give him belly rubs.

 Quiznack

 Cost Analyst

Quiznack keeps an uncanny eye on Sheri Billiot and the university's expenses.

Bonita & Bruiser

Administrative Assitants

Bonita & Bruiser snooze quietly while Monica

Terrones Vargas supports the UA Foundation office.

 Captain

Senior Budget Officer

Captain knows who the real controller is, but allows Wendy Huesties to use his laptop and printer for work. 

 Dawson

Executive Assistant

 Dawson ensures that Dawn Lighthall takes a break from overseeing almost everything at Statewide in order to attend to his needs too.

BB

Senior Payroll Technician

 BB oversees Lauralee Samalot to ensure he's fully compensated with pets and belly rubs.

Milly, Caldr, and Chloe

HRIS Help Desk Support

John McGee has lots of supervision to ensure that all calls to the HRIS Help Desk are managed smoothly.

Kam

Property Manager 

 Kam shadows Dian Siegfried to ensure all UA lands and properties are well managed.

Ziva and Bode

Executive Assistants

Teresa Thompson has two super sleuthing Schnauzer Assistants to help her keep up with President Johnsen

Bob, George & Sabrina

Talent Acquisition Experts

Glen Gambrell's team of experts make sure  UA hires a diverse and fairly compensated workforce.