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Beki Toussaint

Beki Toussaint

Program Director

Beki Toussaint moved to Alaska in 2008 after completing a dual degree in natural science and education from Colorado State University, prior to teaching science and math at a Fort Collins High School.

Naomi Mitchell

Naomi Mitchell

Interior Program Coordinator

Naomi Mitchell has previous experience working with Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s after school programs in Title 1 schools.

Leola Rutherford

Leola Rutherford

STEM Educator

Leola Rutherford is a fifth-generation Alaskan from a goldrush era pioneer family with over 20 years of teaching experience and dual Master's degrees in Education (APU) & International Affairs (George Washington).

Taylor Burgh

Taylor Burgh

Operations Manager

Taylor Burgh's curiosity about the natural world led her to pursue a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Connecticut in 2009

Brant Hylinski

Brant Hylinski

STEM Educator

Brant Hylinski graduated from Alaska Pacific University in 2022 with a Master of Science in Outdoor/Environmental Education with a K-8 Teaching Certification.

Natalie Gomez

Natalie Gomez

Marketing and Events Manager

Natalie Gomez is an Alaskan and proud Hispanic who brings a diverse set of skills and experiences in philanthropy, teaching, workforce development, event planning and food vending.

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