Meet the Board

ACEH is governed by a Board of Directors who oversee financial stewardship and the long-term vision of the coalition. The vision is that through providing dynamic leadership we can unite Anchorage in making homelessness rare, brief and one-time.

Board Members

  • Stacy Barnes

    Ex-Officio
    Alaska Housing Finance Corp

  • Jason Bockenstedt

    Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust

  • Michele Brown

    Community Member

  • Emily Edenshaw

    Alaska Native Heritage Center Inc.

  • LeeAnn Garrick

    Cook Inlet Tribal Council

  • Carol Gore

    Weidner Apartment Homes

  • Nathan Johnson

    Chair
    Providence St. Joseph Health – Alaska Region

  • Alison Kear

    Ex-Officio
    Continuum of Care Advisory Council

  • Christopher Kolerok

    Cook Inlet Housing Authority

  • Paul Landes

    GCI

  • Gabe Layman

    Cook Inlet Housing Authority

  • Jacob Lyon

    Vice Chair
    Premier Alaska Tours

  • Richard Mandsager

    Community Member

  • Kenny Petersen

    Treasurer/Secretary
    Business Owner

  • Kimberly Rash

    Ex-Officio
    Anchorage Health Department, participating jurisdiction

  • Russ Slaten

    Calista Corporation

Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about ending homelessness in Anchorage? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Consider joining our Board of Directors! We are looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission and bring diverse perspectives to the table. Individuals who have experienced homelessness, especially those whose lived experience is within the last five years, are given priority for board seats. If you're interested in becoming a part of our board, please fill out the form below. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a place to call home.