President - John Harris
John grew up in Virginia and West Virginia and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education following service in the US Army.
In 1986, John moved to Sitka where he reported local news and hosted the Morning Edition program for KCAW public radio. In 1991, he relocated to Anchorage, where he met his wife and later worked for 12 years at Matanuska-Susitna Borough Public Works as a Construction Project Manager. Avocational interests include 10 years as a volunteer firefighter for Central Fire and Rescue.
Throughout his career, John has combined a strong commitment to public service with a deep appreciation for Alaska's natural resources and communities. He currently serves as President of Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats.
Secretary & Treasurer - Michelle Davis
Michelle Davis served as a Tribal Coordinator with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10, where she worked closely with Tribes throughout Southeast Alaska and on regional and national tribal climate change initiatives. She studied Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage and previously served as the Alaska Program Manager for the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, a national Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of natural and cultural resources.
Michelle is an enrolled Tribal citizen of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. She is Eagle Moiety and of the Killer Whale House. Throughout her career, she has focused on supporting Tribal sovereignty, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community engagement. She is happily retired and lives in Wasilla, Alaska.
Vice President - Pam Robinson
Pam Robinson was born in Chicago. From a very early age, Pam nurtured a very deep love of nature. Scouting gave Pam the opportunity to hike, camp, and backpack in the Forest Preserves and rural parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. Pam moved to Alaska in 1978 where she embraced the natural beauty of this amazing state. Pam is a psychologist. She joined the Board of Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats because of her strong belief in the mission including education, preservation, and development of the site plan for a Dena’ina and Ahtna Cultural Interpretive Trail on the Scout Ridge Loop.
Board Member - Tim Bruno
Bio and pic coming soon.
Board Member - Matt Kugel
Matt grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has lived his life driven by his passions for environmental stewardship, wilderness, and conservation since he first learned about forestry and ecology at a small outdoor school in northern Wisconsin. His educational background is in forestry, ecology, and ornithology and he currently assists private landowners address forestry, fire, wildlife, subsistence, and soil concerns through his work with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Matt is an avid birder, skater, and adventurer that spends many days out on the Hay Flats in all seasons. Matt joined the APH board because he believes that accessible, wild places like the Hay Flats are integral to a healthy society and they also need strong advocates to help with exposure, education, maintenance, direction, and much more.
Board Member - Helen Wiggins
Helen was born in Alaska, moved to the lower-48 (Maryland, Georgia, and South Carolina), then returned to Alaska where she belongs. Her background is in ecology, and she has spent over 25 years working at science-focused non-profits. She loves the Hay Flats for its accessible and amazing landscapes and wildlife, and particularly enjoys welcoming the migratory birds back each spring.