FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska Resource Education (ARE) proudly announces that Ella Ede, Executive Director, has been awarded a Northrim Bank Achievement in Business Leadership Award. This recognition highlights Ede’s impact on the community through her role at ARE.
The Alaska Journal of Commerce and Northrim Bank Achievement in Business Leadership Award is for individuals who demonstrate leadership and vision, innovation, and company growth.
Under Ede’s leadership, Alaska Resource Education has significantly expanded its outreach programs, reaching more students and educators across the state each year. Additionally, Ede has helped the team at ARE grow from 2 employees to 6 through fundraising and grant writing efforts.
“Ella trusts her team and allows us the freedom and flexibility to be innovative and collaborative. This has allowed for significant growth in our programs and statewide reach” said Beki Toussaint, Program Director.
Clayton Gooden, ARE Board of Directors Chair says “the board and I are proud to have worked with Ella Ede over the years. Her leadership and commitment to the vision and mission of ARE has long been a guiding presence for the organization. We are happy to join the Alaska Journal of Commerce and Northrim Bank in recognizing Ella’s receiving the award for Achievement in business leadership.”
The ARE team and board members would like to thank Ella for her years of dedication to the organization, and look forward to watching it continue to grow under her leadership.
For more information about Alaska Resource Education and their programs, visit www.akresource.org.
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