UAS Alumni & Friends Board of Directors
MISSION STATEMENT
UASAA is an open membership organization whose purpose is to serve as a vital connection between the alumni and the university. The UASAA communicates and advocates the goals and programs of UAS, and fosters a continuous sense of community by establishing relationships and networking among alumni.
Bob Mitchell, President
Bob Mitchell knows the value of the classes offered at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, because they helped him get his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. "I was able to complete my Master's degree at UAF by taking classes at UAS," Mitchell said. "One of those courses was in finance, and that course has come in handy when evaluating investment opportunities." read more →
Venietia Santana, Vice President
Venietia Santana grew up in Watertown, Connecticut, and received her bachelor of liberal arts degree in communications from UAS. She currently works as an employment security specialist with the State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance and in customer service at T.K. Maguires/Prospector Hotel. read more →
Jerry Burnett, Treasurer
Jerry Burnett currently serves as Director of Administrative Services for the State of Alaska Department of Revenue. At UAS he earned both his Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration degrees.
Cecilia Miller, Past President
Cecilia Miller earned her Master of Education degree from UAS and currently serves as the technology program manager for the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Eve Dillingham
One of Eve Dillingham's fondest memories of UAS was swimming in Auke Lake on a warm summer afternoon with other students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. "I received two Master's degrees in education (M.Ed. and M.A.T.) at UAS," said Dillingham, currently an assistant professor of Computer Information and Office Systems at UAS. read more →
Jeremy Hansen
Jeremy was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He is largely recognized for his efforts in the private sector with his company Hansen Gress, which provides technology solutions in Alaska. Jeremy founded Hansen Gress when he was thirteen, and they are now celebrating 10 years of success. He is interested in growing membership and bridging the gap to younger generations and the business community.
Nicolle Lewis
Nicolle Lewis was born and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. Her undergraduate degree was earned in Hawaii at Chaminade University and she completed her MBA through UAS in May 2007. She has spent her career in accounting and office management both in Seattle and Ketchikan, working at a freight forwarding company, CPA firm, seafood processor and currently in the finance department at the City of Ketchikan. Having completed her first degree in a traditional manner and her second later in life through a distance program she is very interested in serving the alumni association, encouraging networking among alumni and continuing her involvement in the educational community.
Mary Lou Madden
Mary Lou Madden is a 35+ year resident of Juneau. She obtained her M.Ed. from UAS in 1980 and continued her graduate education at Johns Hopkins University and The American University. She has been the director of the Ketchikan campus and Dean of Faculty at the Juneau campus of UAS. She is interested in tapping the liberal arts potential of the Juneau campus and in the workforce development potential of the extended campuses.
