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Tanana Chiefs Conference Wellness and Visioning Meetings

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:33:10 +0000

Between June 2002 and May 2005, Information Insights served as meeting planner and facilitator for a series of convocations that brought together the tribal Chiefs, Elders, often a youth representative, the Tribal Administrator, and senior staff of Tanana Chiefs Conference. The role of Information Insights included facilitating joint decision-making with the rest of the steering committee to determine when the invitations would be issued to the Tribes, how many people would attend, times and locations of events, refreshments, speakers, entertainment, structure of each day and desired results. Our staff then facilitated the two- and three-day conferences, provided meeting supplies, transcribed easel notes from breakout sessions, and produced reports.

Jessica Holden

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:41:30 +0000

Jessica Holden is one of the newest consultants at Information Insights, although she previously worked for the company as a college intern and on special projects. She was part of the Information Insights’ facilitation team that conducted four regional FASD summits across the state, and she has also facilitated meetings for TCC management, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and several non-profits. She is currently providing support to the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) and the Alaska Public Health Association (ALPHA) annual statewide Health Summit. Jessica co-authored an in-depth literature review of poverty measurement trends for rural and indigenous populations and proposed recommendations of how these trends should be considered when developing poverty measurement tools in rural Alaska.

Aldona Jonaitis

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:37:49 +0000

Aldona is the coordinator for Alaska Living Cultural Treasures, a project of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Aldona’s knowledge of Alaska Native art is extensive. Until her recent retirement from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Aldona served as the Director of the University of Alaska Museum of the North and a Professor of Anthropology. She has 20 years experience working with Alaska Native artists, and is the author of numerous books and articles on Native American art. Through her tenure at Museum of the North, she also has extensive experience with media outreach, marketing and fundraising. Aldona holds a Ph.D. in art history and archeology.

Adult Learning Programs of Alaska IT Analysis

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:22:29 +0000

Conducted an analysis of ALPA’s IT infrastructure and built recommendations for upgrades and improvements.

Alaska Strategic Traffic Enforcement Partnership

Deborah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:31:42 +0000

Provide the logistical and conference planning support for the annual ASTEP conference. The Summit provides state and local law enforcement agencies with tools which promote and enforce traffic safety laws within Alaska. AHSO top priorities are the education and enforcement of Impaired Driving and Seat Belt laws.

Alaska Marine Highway System Analysis

Deborah — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:27:37 +0000

Information Insights is working with staff of the McDowell Group to design and implement a public input process to inform communities and other stakeholders about the Alaska Marine Highway System Analysis project and to solicit public input on service option alternatives for analysis. Public outreach initiatives include regional presentations to stakeholder groups, special presentations to (More...)

Shannon McCarthy

Deborah — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:30:42 +0000

Shannon joined Information Insights in October 2007. She is currently the project manager for the Alaska Scenic Byways Program ‘Integrated Communication Project. She holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Shannon has a wealth of experience in communications planning, including creating public information campaigns and producing radio, print and television media materials. With extensive background in communications and message development, she has created outreach campaigns designed to reach both rural and urban Alaskans.

Until September 2007 Shannon was the spokesperson for the Northern Region of DOT&PF. She served as the main point of contact for print, radio, and television journalists for design, maintenance, construction, and planning divisions. She served as media contact in emergencies, and coordinated enterprise stories, including developing communication plans, writing PSAs, press releases, articles, editorials and speeches. Shannon developed and implemented external communication plans to inform the public and stakeholder groups on transportation issues, projects, and emergencies. She previously served as a special assistant and media liaison for the Commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development (its name at that time).

Save Eielson Task Force

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:46:13 +0000

Information Insights coordinated Fairbanks’ successful response to the Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission in 2005 when Eielson Air Force Base was listed among the military installations recommended for closure by the Department of Defense. Research by the Information Insights’ team helped build the case for keeping the base open. The team also coordinated planning for presentations before the BRAC Commission and helped orchestrate the large public turnout that filled the Carlson Center Arena during the public hearing.

Ch’eghutsen’ Phase II

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:44:36 +0000

AK DHSS OCS Citizen Review Panel II

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:41:49 +0000