Ella Ede is a lifelong Alaskan with over 25 years of experience working with the natural resource industries. She served on the board of directors before stepping into the executive director role for ARE in 2017.
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 graduated from Alaska Pacific University in 2022 with a Master of Science in Outdoor/Environmental Education with a K-8 Teaching Certification.
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.
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.
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).
