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Josh Hovis

Wood Center for Student Engagement Director

Edward Tinajero

Associate Director of Operations and Auxiliaries

Edward Tinajero is a dedicated individual with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (2017) and a Master's of Business Administration (2020) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Since his arrival in Fairbanks, Edward has consistently demonstrated his passion and commitment by serving in various student employee and staff positions within the university. As the Operations Manager at the Center for Student Engagement, Edward's expertise lies in change management, skillfully adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the university environment. Edward oversees the Information Desk, Polar Alley, and the Wood Center building operations.

Casey Scroggins

Pub Manager

Casey Scroggins is a successful individual known for his humorous thinking and ability to inspire teams to achieve their goals. Casey is excited to be working with students and collaborating with campus and community partners. Casey really enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Hudson Bolduc

Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Nanook Diversity and Action Center

Hudson moved to Fairbanks, Alaska from California back in 2016. He graduated from ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× during COVID in 2020 with his Bachelors of Science and completed his Masters in Business Administration from ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× in 2022. When Hudson is not at work you can catch him snowboarding or camping depending upon the season. Hudson is the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for the Nanook Diversity and Action Center. He strives to create a campus culture of respect where all students can be their authentic selves. Hudson is the advisor for the Students of Color Association, advises the Nanook Diversity Action Center Council, leads students through the Virgie Dunlap King Academy for Social Change, and puts on programming for First-Generation college students. He provides professional development opportunities for students, staff, and faculty via trainings such as Gender Inclusion 101, Safe Zone, QPR Suicide Prevention, and more. He also organizes Lavender Graduation and helps plan the First-Gen Cording Ceremony. If you have questions about how to get involved with ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ×'s diverse campus culture, come down to wood center suite 101m and Hudson can help you get involved with student life here at ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ×.

RJ Mikulski

Marketing Manager

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Christi Kemper

Sustainability Coordinator

Christi was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Alaska in 2010. She has been helping ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× students incorporate sustainability into campus life and the greater community since 2013 and is honored to work for one of the most unique and student-driven sustainability programs in the country. The Office of Sustainability currently houses the ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Recycling pickups program, the Green Bikes shop, the ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× FreeStore, the Wood Center Food Pantry, the Upcycle Annex, and the Nanook Grown program.  If you have an idea to make the ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× community more sustainable give her a call - she'll let you know how to make it happen!

Gretchen Bates

Student Activities and Orientation Coordinator

Gretchen moved to Fairbanks in the Spring of 2023, from the Raleigh, North Carolina area. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from Christopher Newport University and her Masters of Education in Student Affairs from Clemson University. As the Student Activities and Orientation Coordinator, Gretchen hosts late night and weekend programming for all ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× students, coordinates the reservation of Arctic Java, advises the Nanook Traditions Board, and coordinates New Student Orientation for incoming Nanooks. Gretchen strives to help create an environment where all students can feel a sense of belonging at ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ×.