Podcasts about Alaska Pacific University

Community activist Dr. Cal Williams was born on November 30, 1941, in Monroe, Louisiana. A college graduate, Williams served in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s and participated in the Civil Rights Movement through his affiliation with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). In 1965, following the advice of Charles and John LeViege, two high school friends who were enrolled at Alaska Methodist University (now Alaska Pacific University), Williams came to Anchorage seeking a change. .Over the next 60 years, Williams worked at Providence Alaska Medical Center as a dishwasher (aka director of pots and pans), then as a nursing assistant at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute,  and eventually landed a role in communications for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation until his retirement.Williams served as president of the Alaska chapter of the NAACP from 1968 to 1970. During that time, he partnered with Alaska Native leadership to lobby for the landmark Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Williams was honored by the Anchorage Municipal Assembly for his contributions to the growth and strength to the State of Alaska. In 2017, Williams was the recipient of the St. Francis of Assisi Award. Williams has served as Grand Knight of the Council of Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick's Church in Anchorage, as well as in 2018, he served as the District 22 chair for the Alaska Democratic Party.More recently, Williams collaborated with UAA associate professor of history Ian Hartman, Ph.D., and David Reamer in the writing of Black Lives in Alaska: A History of African Americans in the Far Northwest. Together, they have done presentations, book signings, museum exhibitions and archive curations. For his invaluable contributions, UAA awarded Williams an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in fall 2022. The 400 years of African American History Commission, a federally appointed committee established in 2019 with the goal of rediscovering the 400 years of history since Africans were first brought to English colonies in 1619, recognized Cal Williams during Juneteenth 2024 as one of America's 400 African American History Keepers. 

In this week's episode, we are speaking with Dr. David Scheel, behavioural ecologist and professor of marine biology at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska. David takes us into the wild and wonderful world of octopuses and we get a glimpse into the mysteries they hold. We also dive into his new book  Many Things Under A Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses where David takes us around the world and into the very dens of these extraordinary animals.  As exotic as octopuses are, their behaviour can feel…relatable. But throughout history western culture has in some cases almost demonised them, missing so much of what makes them so intriguing; their intelligence, incredible sensory abilities, physiology, and maybe the most interesting thing about them, their daily lives.  Thanks so much to David for introducing us to the beautiful, intelligent, dynamic, miraculous, and quite sensible, Octopus. An animal that no doubt has a very real sense of humour.  And maybe most importantly we put to rest the debate of “octopuses” or “octopi.” You're welcome. And you're right! Lots of Love. Show Notes: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/people/david-scheel/ https://alaskaoctopus.com/about/ https://www.pbs.org/video/octopus-dreaming-trept6/ Please find out more info and message us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kindredpodcast.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Kindred⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please support us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to us on Apple Podcasts Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks.

Welcome back to ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast. Today, Sharon Fiehler welcomes Andra Kidd to the show. Join us as we uncover the strategies and mindset shifts that could redefine your professional journey. When this episode was recorded, Andra was the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, now she is the CEO of Spheros Environmental. Learn the moves that propelled her career forward, moves that you, too, can apply to navigate your own path to success.This episode is very special because Andra is the perfect example of taking the right steps and ultimately reaching the goal of becoming CEO. Imagine applying Andra's blueprint to your aspirations, transforming your vision into action.In this episode, she gives us an inside look at her rise and how having the courage to change paths was an important step in her career growth. Dive into the moments of bravery that can inspire your next bold move.She also shares advice she would give her younger self. Absorb the wisdom that can help you sidestep obstacles and accelerate your climb to the top. She also explains the importance of mentors. Discover how the right guidance can unlock doors and perspectives, propelling your leadership journey. If your goal is to become a CEO, you will get a wonderful roadmap by listening and learning from Andra Kidd.Before we dive into our conversation with Andra Kidd, consider this: her story is more than a career trajectory. It's a real-life inspiration for anyone dreaming of the CEO chair. Through her experiences, from navigating corporate challenges to balancing personal passions, Andra exemplifies what it means to lead with authenticity and vision. As you listen, imagine the parts of her journey that could be part of your own story to leadership.Andra Kidd is a business leader with more than 26 years of leadership, management, and strategic growth experience with multi-national consulting firms leading profit & loss, business development, and merger & acquisitions programs. As Director of Operations for ERM North America, had operational and profit & loss responsibility for six business units with over 2,000 in headcount during the height of the COVID pandemic. Previous roles in HDR Engineering as Associate Vice President, Market Sector Leader, Client Development Leader and in technical group leader positions. As Chief Operating Officer at Verdantas, brought five acquisitions together as one company, developed new systems and processes, developed leadership teams, integrated ERPs, and eventually launched as a new company in January 2022. As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, lead corporate strategy, organic growth programs, and mergers and acquisitions growth program. Andra has a Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University.She and her husband have one daughter in college, and she enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and paddle boarding with her family and Australian Shepherd “Sage”.Board Leadership:Board Member and Vice Chair, DEI Committee Member for Boulder Climbing Community (Current)Board Member for Alaska Resource Education (past)Board Member for Anchorage Waterways Council (past)Follow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC To CEOPrepares young women for the possibility of becoming not just a leader but the leaderFirmly believes that when more women are at the top, there will be a tipping point that will make equality possibleIs a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizationABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast is produced by Amanda Taran.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental about Starlink, Tank Farm Logistics, and Networking Tips.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:12  Nic & Laura discuss career next steps6:26  Interview with Shannon Oelkers starts7:17  Starlink26:32  Tank farm logistics45:25  NetworkingPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Shannon Oelkers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-oelkers-b8524423 Guest Bio:Shannon Oelkers is the owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental. Shannon previously worked at the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in the Contaminated Sites and Terminal / Tank Farms division, focusing on industrial environmental compliance. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and a master's degree in Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has more than a decade of experience inspecting and auditing bulk fuel tank farm operations. Shannon is also an MBA Instructor at Alaska Pacific University. Shannon is well-versed in the unique challenges of completing oil and gas related projects in Alaska.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly may finalize a revision to its code that regulates the operation of gravel pits, a years-in-the-making vote. Yesterday was Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska. And the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program gets a preferential hiring deal. Photo: Ileen Sylvester addresses the crowd gathered at Alaska Pacific University for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday. (Adam Nicely/Alaska Public Media)

David is a field-oriented ecologist with experience in remote and wilderness settings in Africa and Alaska.  At Alaska Pacific University, he teaches courses in marine biology, aquarium husbandry, and animal behavior.

Octopuses are surely one of the most unusual animals on Earth. They have eight limbs, three hearts, a doughnut-shaped brain and bleed blue blood. It's little wonder, then, that they have inspired awe and curiosity in everyone from artists and filmmakers to biologists and science fiction writers. In this episode we catch up David Scheel, professor of marine biology at Alaska Pacific University. He tells us what he has learned in his 25 years of studying these fascinating animals, and what new discoveries he made when writing his book, Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ray chats to Professor of Marine Biology at Alaska Pacific University and Author of 'Many Things Under a Rock' David Scheel to uncover everything about octopuses!

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She has a bachelors in Anthropology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a masters of science from Alaska Pacific University. A majority of her work has been providing therapeutic and behavioral interventions for Alaska Native and American Indians living in the Southcentral Region of Alaska. As an integrated Behavioral Health Consultant, Emily worked closely with medical staff and providers to assist in understanding the bio-psycho-social components of health care. She became especially interested in the perinatal population while seeing women and families during their prenatal and postpartum visits with their prenatal team. Emily worked alongside Midwives, OB-Gyns, and nurses to provide state of the art integrated care for the perinatal population. Emily was a part of a work group that piloted outpatient suboxone induction program to women who were pregnant to improve access to much needed resources in a rural part of the country.Support the show

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Shannon Oelkers, Owner and Principal Consultant for Integrity Environmental about Alaska, Problem Solving, and PFAS/PFOA.   Read her full bio below.This episode is sponsored by Integrity Environmental. Integrity Environmental is the premiere environmental permitting and consulting group in Alaska and Arctic regions. They have been in business for over a decade. Integrity performs high quality tank inspections to American Petroleum Institute standards, and are the 'go to' firm industrial operators turn to for help navigating complex regulatory compliance issues. They love tanks as much as you do! Check them out at www.integrity-env.com.Showtimes: 3:42  Nic & Laura talk about mist netting8:24 Interview with Shannon Oelkers Starts16:22  Problem Solving21:18  Alaska33:51  PFAS/ PFOAPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Shannon Oelkers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-oelkers-b8524423 Guest Bio:Shannon Oelkers is the owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental. Shannon previously worked at the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in the Contaminated Sites and Terminal / Tank Farms division, focusing on industrial environmental compliance. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and a master's degree in Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has more than a decade of experience inspecting and auditing bulk fuel tank farm operations. Shannon is also an MBA Instructor at Alaska Pacific University. Shannon is well-versed in the unique challenges of completing oil and gas related projects in Alaska.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Dante Medema is the author of the young adult fiction novels The Truth Project and Message Not Found. A former board member for the Alaska Writers Guild, she has presented at the Alaska Writers Conference and sat as the Writer in Residence at Alaska Pacific University. Her first book The Truth Project is about 17 year old Cordelia who discovers a hidden family secret while working on a genealogy project for school. In her second book, Message Not Found, high-schooler Bailey loses her best friend unexpectedly. To work through her grief, she creates a chatbot, only to discover things she had never even known about her best friend.  ATMI producer Edison Wallace-Moyer sat down with Medema to take a deep dive on her writing process, the themes she explores in her books, and crafting stories for teens and young adults. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Spirit of Youth and United Way of Anchorage. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

LD Thompson is a Life Purpose counselor, inspirational speaker, filmmaker, social and political activist, spiritual teacher, mentor and consultant. LD has spent more than 25 years exploring the mind/body/spirit connection and helping people find passion, power and perseverance through spiritual practice. His new book, THE MESSAGE: A Guide To Being Human, is about how we can learn to follow our "soul's curriculum." LD was born in Indiana and educated at Alaska Pacific University and Indiana University. In his twenties, he had a mystical experience that started him on a profound spiritual journey. Over the next few years he dedicated his time to deepening the transformation that he experienced, integrating the knowledge and wisdom he received. Since then LD has been working with individuals and groups as a mentor and consultant. In 1988 LD began his career as a producer, appearing as the host of Imagine, a Seattle-based talk show which he also produced. Through an international co-production deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, he conceived and produced Beyond The Line, an award winning hour-long weekly series exploring metaphysics, new science and environmental issues. The series aired in the United States and Canada. Moving to Los Angeles, LD served as a writer on Healthy Living with Jane Seymour which won a Telly Award for educational programming. More recently he has served as the president of the pop star Jewel's production company Gravitas Entertainment for which he produced Humphrey's By the Bay for DirecTV. It is now marketed as the DVD Jewel Live. He also served as executive producer on the DayBreak Song music video, the ClearWater PSA that aired globally on NetAid and several "Making Of" videos for Jewel. He served as a producer on Jewel's music videos, This Way, Break Me and Intuition and the video enhancement of the albums, This Way and 0304. LD produced a tour for Soul City Café, an emerging artist program in 2003 and twenty-five videos from that tour. Additionally, he co-produced the first Soul City Café album and Soul City Café Music Quest, a concert featuring new musical artists, which was broadcast on Comcast and on XM radio. LD is based in Palm Springs, Calif., and is co-owner of Trick Dog Films (www.trickdogfilms.com), a full service film and video production company. He produced Simple Song of Freedom - an award winning music video showcasing a choir of talented students from Palm Springs intercut with images of Afghan children. He is producing SEVEN VEILS, a documentary film about a changing Islam told through the stories of several remarkable Muslim women from around the world. His most recent film is 'for my wife …'(www.formywife.info), a documentary film about marriage equality which focuses on marriage equality activist, Charlene Strong's journey. Having been barred from being in her wife's hospital room as she lay dying, Charlene took her grief and became an activist and noted voice in the marriage equality battle. LD sits on the board for Higher Ground for Humanity, which promotes human excellence by pioneering what it means to be a human being in the highest sense, inspiring new possibilities for humanity. Its aim is to inspire positive change by promoting both individual action and global community (http://lenedracarroll.com/highergroundforhumanity.html). Learn more about LD and his work at www.divineartsmedia.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Olympian Hailey Swirbul, a professional cross country skier, and a member of the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center & US Ski Team on the A-team, and member of the Women's Ski Coach Association shares her journey in sport. We learn about Hailey's highly active upbringing in Colorado which led her to skiing at age 10. After being the only skier at her high school, she transitioned to college where she skied for both University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Pacific University before beginning her professional career. Hailey walks us through her experiences with an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression. She shares with us her challenges through college burnout and how identifying and reframing her motivators served as primary factors to recovery and success. This episode, Hailey gets real with us and reminds us, “it's not considered a failure until you actually give up on it. No matter what it is, no matter if it's being the best version of yourself, if it's chasing a goal for a result, if it's being a great teammate.” - Hailey Swirbul 

Matt continues exploring moral conduct in hunting media with Alaska Pacific University ethicist Dr. Alex Lee.

On Episode 99 of Totally Deep Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Gear, technique, fashion, jargon, guests, and assorted spray from folks who know how to earn it in the backcountry. The world's best backcountry skiing podcast.   As Totally Deep notches towards 100 episodes, we bring together two observers of the natural world and ski touring partners in Roman Dial and Alex Lee. Both are professors at Alaska Pacific University; Lee teaches philosophy while Dial has zeroed in on math and biology.  Lee has been featured on the podcast before. This is Dial's first go.  If you've done some basic research into Alaskan wilderness adventures, you're likely to have come across Dial's exploits. Dial remains a proto early-adopter considering how one pieces together moving from A to B to C when it entails the encyclopedia of groveling through Alaska's tangle of botany and mountains and hydrology. From packrafting to cycling, skiing, and skating (on ice skates) Dial imagined and realized moving across landscapes, sometimes elegantly, often bedraggled, and just in the knick of time. I learned on fastestknowntime.com that he stamps his performance metrics as OKTs (only known time) and LKTs (loneliest known time). The link above also includes Dial's adventure CV and does not include his voluminous academic work.  Dial is also a National Geographic Explorer and the author of The Adventurer's Son.   On episode 99 of Totally Deep, Dial and Lee discuss researching the natural world on skis, gear revelations, and finding a shared passion for sliding on snow More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast Blog on Cripplecreekbc.com or wildsnow.com. And remember: be safe out there.  On Episode 99 of Totally Deep Podcast: 1) I'm not that good at descending. 2) Shrimp skiing.  3) Full spectrum skiing.  4) Gear talk. 5) A clear signal that skiing is in the future. 6) Wilderness skiing. Comments: info@cripplecreekbc.com Or leave a voicemail: 970-510-0450 Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Rando (skimo?) Racing, Splitboarding, it's all uphill from here.

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.This episode provides a brief insight on what a forensic examiner is and the service they provide in the multifaceted case of survivors.Presenter Bio:Lesley Hammer is a Forensic Examiner from Anchorage Alaska, currently in private practice, with experience in forensic casework, laboratory supervision and examination instruction.  She has performed analyses, reported and testified in latent print, footwear and tire track, crime scene and controlled substance disciplines, for the past decade she has focused specifically on the disciplines of footwear and tire track evidence.   Ms. Hammer has published articles, performed research and provided forensic evidence related instruction to law enforcement, crime laboratory personnel and others throughout the United States and in Canada.  She holds a BA in Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University, an MA in Teaching from the University of Alaska, and an MSc in Forensics from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is a Certified Footwear Examiner with the International Association for Identification. She is the current Education Planner and a past President of the International Association for Identification and a member of the US DOJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technical Working Group.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Kimberly Ayek is Inupiaq and Sugpiaq. She was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where she currently still resides. Kimberly is wrapping up her last year at Alaska Pacific University where she is earning her bachelors degree in Outdoor Studies and works for a local nonprofit as an Adventure Educator. Her recovery journey stared four years ago and this is a part of her story.Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/RalphSara)

Kimberly Ayek is Inupiaq and Sugpiaq. She was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where she currently still resides. Kimberly is wrapping up her last year at Alaska Pacific University where she is earning her bachelors degree in Outdoor Studies and works for a local nonprofit as an Adventure Educator. Her recovery journey stared four years ago and this is a part of her story.Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/RalphSara)

We've got a special edition of the Devon Kershaw Show for you this week with star American cross-country skier Rosie Brennan. After more than a decade of international racing, Brennan had a breakout season last year with World Cup wins in Davos. She's had more strong results this year, including a podium in Lillehammer and two near-misses in her return to Davos.Brennan hails from Utah; she's a graduate of Dartmouth College and currently trains with the Alaska Pacific University elite team. We're grateful she was willing to join us.Have a question you want answered? Send them Devon at devon@fasterskier.com and to Nat at nat@fasterskier.com.We'll be back once the Tour de Ski kicks off.

Show Notes: Eeva and I met through our work with the American Avalanche Association and have spent many seasons working through ways to improve the educational landscape in the US. Her tireless efforts, unique skillset, and overall amazing demeanor inspire me as an educator. For this conversation, we talk about things not directly related to avalanche education, but instead focus on the state of the avalanche community in various areas, how to support each other's mental health, and share a few anecdotes about time well spent in the mountains. It is with great pleasure that we present this information to our listeners so they can benefit from her worldly perspective. Check out a new research project she is engaged with below: Invitation to participate in Winter 2021-22 Research project WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? Do you go out to backcountry to ski or ride regularly? We need your help this winter to collect information about how groups decide where they go to play. This research will increase our understanding on where folks go to ski or ride and why. The participants will fill out a weekly online questionnaire for a minimum of one month. Yes - it will be a commitment, but we will make it as easy for you as possible. Example questions: When did you decide where to go? Who did you go with? What factors made you decide to go there? But don't worry about sharing information about your secret stash - the participation is confidential and no details about your personal choices will be shared in public. Interested? Fill out this contact form. We will then email you in late December to get you set to participate in the research. https://forms.gle/gfgRBXrQiDpX8jEz9 Questions? Email Eeva Latosuo elatosuo@alaskapacific.edu Research methods have been approved by Alaska Pacific University.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental about Alaska, Fuel Tanks and Science Literacy.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 0:17  Shannon's special "And Finally"2:52 Nic & Laura discuss gender workplace challenges13:00  Interview with Shannon Oelkers starts16:21 Alaska31:11  Fuel Tanks40:42  Field Notes: Not so regal eagles51:23   Science Literacy Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review.  This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org. Connect with Shannon Oelkers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-oelkers-b8524423  Guest Bio:Shannon Oelkers is the owner and principal consultant for Integrity Environmental. Shannon previously worked at the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in the Contaminated Sites and Terminal / Tank Farms division, focusing on industrial environmental compliance. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science and a master's degree in Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has more than a decade of experience inspecting and auditing bulk fuel tank farm operations. Shannon is also an MBA Instructor at Alaska Pacific University. Shannon is well-versed in the unique challenges of completing oil and gas related projects in Alaska. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller  Support the show (https://www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form)

LD Thompson is a Life Purpose counselor, inspirational speaker, filmmaker, social and political activist, spiritual teacher, mentor and consultant. LD has spent more than 25 years exploring the mind/body/spirit connection and helping people find passion, power and perseverance through spiritual practice. His new book, THE MESSAGE: A Guide To Being Human, is about how we can learn to follow our "soul's curriculum." LD was born in Indiana and educated at Alaska Pacific University and Indiana University. In his twenties, he had a mystical experience that started him on a profound spiritual journey. Over the next few years he dedicated his time to deepening the transformation that he experienced, integrating the knowledge and wisdom he received. Since then LD has been working with individuals and groups as a mentor and consultant. In 1988 LD began his career as a producer, appearing as the host of Imagine, a Seattle-based talk show which he also produced. Through an international co-production deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, he conceived and produced Beyond The Line, an award winning hour-long weekly series exploring metaphysics, new science and environmental issues. The series aired in the United States and Canada. Moving to Los Angeles, LD served as a writer on Healthy Living with Jane Seymour which won a Telly Award for educational programming. More recently he has served as the president of the pop star Jewel's production company Gravitas Entertainment for which he produced Humphrey's By the Bay for DirecTV. It is now marketed as the DVD Jewel Live. He also served as executive producer on the DayBreak Song music video, the ClearWater PSA that aired globally on NetAid and several "Making Of" videos for Jewel. He served as a producer on Jewel's music videos, This Way, Break Me and Intuition and the video enhancement of the albums, This Way and 0304. LD produced a tour for Soul City Café, an emerging artist program in 2003 and twenty-five videos from that tour. Additionally, he co-produced the first Soul City Café album and Soul City Café Music Quest, a concert featuring new musical artists, which was broadcast on Comcast and on XM radio. LD is based in Palm Springs, Calif., and is co-owner of Trick Dog Films (www.trickdogfilms.com), a full service film and video production company. He produced Simple Song of Freedom - an award winning music video showcasing a choir of talented students from Palm Springs intercut with images of Afghan children. He is producing SEVEN VEILS, a documentary film about a changing Islam told through the stories of several remarkable Muslim women from around the world. His most recent film is 'for my wife …'(www.formywife.info), a documentary film about marriage equality which focuses on marriage equality activist, Charlene Strong's journey. Having been barred from being in her wife's hospital room as she lay dying, Charlene took her grief and became an activist and noted voice in the marriage equality battle. LD sits on the board for Higher Ground for Humanity, which promotes human excellence by pioneering what it means to be a human being in the highest sense, inspiring new possibilities for humanity. Its aim is to inspire positive change by promoting both individual action and global community (http://lenedracarroll.com/highergroundforhumanity.html). Learn more about LD and his work at www.divineartsmedia.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Former Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson will step down from her role as president of Alaska Pacific University to lead the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium as its president. In... Visit knba.org/news to get more information.

May 2, 2021 Wearing masks during the pandemic gave us permission to hide. Now that 'restrictions' are being lifted, who are you prepared to Be? REV. JUDYANN YOUNG As a Spiritual Counselor, Truth Seeker and Speaker, she easily and authentically connects with people from all walks of life; this ability empowers her to consciously captivate, cultivate and cut through the chasm of childhood ‘stories' which often prevent one from having the life of their dreams. Rev. JudyAnn Young knows that behind your ‘story' is your inherent greatness and her gift is helping you lift the veil on beliefs which keep you stuck in unsupportive thinking and behavior.Educated and raised in Alaska, The Rev. JudyAnn Young received a B.A. in Human Resources and Education from Alaska Pacific University and a Masters Degree in Consciousness Studies from Holmes Institute in Golden, CO. After relocating to Las Vegas, NV with her husband, she began pursuing her calling to ministry with passion.

“I decided I was done working inside. It started to weigh on me.”   Today, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Jacob Werner, the head beekeeper at Stoked Beekeeping Co. in Homer, Alaska. Stoked is a family run beekeeping company, which started in 2015 with just a single beehive. They now operate close to 150 beehives among south central Alaska’s pristine subalpine meadows. Today they talk about the health benefits of bee products- not limited to honey.    Get some delicious and beneficial bee products from the Stoked Beekeeping online store. Timestamps: [01:25] What’s so special about different types of honey? [11:25] Health benefits from honey [15:28] How almost every food item can be traced directly to bees [22:03] Why local is best for bee items [25:27] Educating others on the different aspects of beekeeping Jacob Werner is the head beekeeper at Stoked Beekeeping Co. He has a degree in business management from Alaska Pacific University. He has worked for beekeepers in California, Quebec, British Columbia, France and now Alaska. While working in California, he started a small bee company 'Bearded Bees'.   Stoked is a family run beekeeping company based out of the beautiful town of Homer, Alaska. Started in 2015 with just a single beehive, they now operate close to 150 beehives among south-central Alaska’s pristine subalpine meadows.

The octopus has always been the stuff of spine-tingling legend, like that of the kraken, the many-armed sea monster believed to drag ships to the bottom of the sea after dining on the crew. Or Gertie the Pus, the giant Pacific octopus that lives under the Narrows Bridge connecting Tacoma, Washington, to Gig Harbor. In reality, the octopus is more benign but equally fascinating. Did you know the octopus has two-thirds of its brain neurons distributed throughout its eight arms? Or that the severed arm of an octopus can walk independently toward a food source and move it to where its mouth should be? The octopus was the only invertebrate included in The Cambridge Decision of Consciousness, a 2012 declaration by scientists expressing consensus on animal consciousness. But what does consciousness mean in an octopus and how does it drive the relationships Sy Montgomery and Dr. David Schell have with these alien beings? Scientists wonder if humans can even begin to understand the intellect and mystery of the octopus. So, should we be eating octopus? GUESTS: Sy Montgomery - The author of nearly 20 books for adults and children, including The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness David Scheel - A marine biologist and behavioral ecologist at Alaska Pacific University; he has a forthcoming book on the behavioral ecology of marine animals Silvia Killingsworth - Managing editor at The New Yorker Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired August 26, 2015.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Galanes competed as a US Ski Team member from 1974 to 1984. Some of his top finishes include 5th place in Murmansk, Russia in 1984 and 6th place in Reit im Winkl, Germany in 1983 as well as a World Cup Relay victory in 1982. Jim finished 14th in the 30km in World Championships in 1984 in Oslo, Norway. A 3 time Olympian, Jim’s top individual Olympic finish was 17th in the Nordic Combined event in Innsbruck, Austria in 1976. Jim won 3 US National Championship titles between Nordic Combined and Cross Country skiing. After retiring as an athlete, Jim coached for the US Ski Team for 6 years, then for Stratton Mountain School, and then started and coached the highly successful Alaska Pacific University program. Jim then worked for Edgewise stonegrinding and waxing skis, and then managed Frisco Nordic Center. Throughout it all and continuing today Jim provides coaching services. Jim’s excellent skiing career and results are not only his only contribution to US skiing, but also his visionary creation of the APU program lead to some of our country’s best ever results and put the US on the path to long term excellence. Jim currently lives in Frisco, CO with his long time girlfriend Joyce Allgier.We discussed competing in the European Junior Championships, switching to special Cross Country ski racing, some of his more memorable races including winning a World Cup relay and 5th and 6th place individual race finishes, competing during the Cold War in Russia and Yugoslavia, his vision for the APU program which he created, creating a Nordic ski culture and community, training principles including most common mistakes, and being a life long learner. This was a memorable interview that was thankfully long.

Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a doctor who spends part of his time in the most northern stretches of Alaska treating rural and indigenous communities and a hunter with an obsession for Dall Sheep. He also spends his winters as a heli-ski guide and has seen interesting changes in snowpack. Tom is a lifelong hunter from Wyoming works currently works as a sheep research biologist for Alaska Fish and Game. He has also done research on moose, black bears, and several others species. Roman is a professor of mathematics and biology at Alaska Pacific University and an author who has spent more than forty years crisscrossing the Alaskan backcountry doing research, exploring, and finding material for his two books. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Learn more at www.nwf.org/outdoors

Art and creative expression have long been known as a therapeutic remedy since ancient times. This podcast speaks with two talented artists who are both teachers and creators of art for the greater good of society. Bekah Mathiesen has dual degree in Art Education and Printmaking from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. For 7 years, Bekah taught Art at Talkeetna Elementary School for 7 years before going to Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico for multiple master degrees, including art therapy and counseling. She is also studying for a certificate in children's mental health and school therapy as well as eco therapy. She still calls Talkeetna, Alaska home where she continues her love of the outdoors, fishing, and family. In fact, she is well known to barter art for fish...halibut, salmon...you name it! And she is a boat driver for Mahay's, the blue boats of the Chulitna, Susitna and Talkeetna Rivers.Linda Brady Farr is a well known artist in Anchorage, Alaska who also taught art at Dimond and West High School. Linda has BA in Fine Art form the University of Oregon, where she also received her teaching credential for K-12. Linda specializes in fiber art, drawing, printmaking, and oils on canvas. Linda's art is displayed in over 25 buildings around Alaska and has been a featured artist in several art shows, including those at Alaska Pacific University. She has an oils on canvas 'Series of Tornados' as well as a recent series of 'People Wearing Masks' that will be appearing at Alaska Pacific University this fall of 2020. Linda has hopes and aspirations of painting the people of her 'Masks Series' in an, 'Unmasked Series' when the pandemic has passed.The upcoming episodes of All Cooped Up Alaska will feature world renowned artists and photographers, including Merita Jaha, Canada's Cory Trepanier, and Route 66 Photographer, Jim Livingston. Thanks for tuning into All Cooped Up Alaska!Katie Writerwww.katiewritergallery.com

Born in Fairbanks, Alaska to a Tlingit/N’ishga Mother and Hippy/American father, Da-ka-xeen Mehner uses the tools of family ancestry and personal history to build his art. his work stems from an examination of a multicultural heritage and social expectations and definitions. In particular his work has focused on the constructs of Native American identity, and an attempt to define the Self outside of these constructs. Mehner has received a number of awards for his work including a 2015 USA Rasmuson fellowship, a 2015 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, and a 2014 Native Arts and Culture Foundation Artist Fellowship.Melissa Shaginoff is part of the Udzisyu (caribou) and Cui Ui Ticutta (fish-eater) clans from Nay’dini’aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village). Melissa is an Ahtna and Paiute person, an artist, a social activist and currently the curator of Alaska Pacific University’s Art Galleries. Within her current curatorial work, Melissa has focused intently on potlatching. She believes that the only future in which institutions embody Indigenous ideologies is one that publicly recognizes its power, and autonomously gives it away. Melissa has participated the Island Mountain Arts Toni Onley Artist Project in Wells, British Columbia as well as the Sheldon Jackson Museum Artist Residency in Sitka, Alaska. She has been published in First American Art Magazine, Inuit Art Quarterly, and the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center Learning Lab page. She is currently working on a year long project revolved around social engagement and conversation as art practice. more.

In this episode we talked with the Project ECHO team based in Alaska, out of the Center for Human Development at the University of Alaska - Anchorage. An ECHO is Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, and this ECHO is focused on mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Faith Kelly is the Coordinator for this ECHO project, and we also talked to several clinicians that have been involved in the project and working in clinical roles for many years. TranscriptLinks:Project ECHO AK What is an ECHO?Center for Human DevelopementBIOS:Marti Romero, Psy.D., LPC-SDr. Romero is a licensed psychologist and the Clinical Director at Assets, Incorporated – a non-profit organization in Anchorage, Alaska that provides treatment and supports to individuals who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DDs) and/or severe and chronic mental illness. She has dedicated her 30 year career to serving this underserved population. Dr. Romero received her B.S. in Sociology from San Diego State University, and her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Alaska Pacific University. She became interested in working with this population while studying for her undergraduate degree as she worked in an institutional setting for individuals who experienced I/DDs and severe behavioral challenges. She started her career doing direct supports and in so doing has developed a passion, and staunch advocacy for the work she does and the people with whom she works.In 2014/15 Dr. Romero seized the opportunity while completing her doctoral dissertation, to research the training provided to masters level clinicians (or lack thereof), to provide behavioral health services to individuals with I/DDs. In addition to this research, and from her experiences working with and supervising many clinicians over the years, she knew the training was sparse – especially in Alaska. As part of her dissertation, she developed an in depth training curriculum for clinicians who would be willing, and interested in serving this population. She has since utilized this training to assist clinicians, through a variety of venues, gain the skills needed to effectively provide behavioral health services to individuals who experience I/DDs.Dr. Romero is a life-long Alaskan, who enjoys spending time with family and friends; fishing, camping, hiking, playing softball – generally most things in the great outdoors.Laronsia ‘Ronnie’ ReynoldsRonnie was born in Florida and relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1982. She attended Alaska Pacific University and completed her undergraduate degree and obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Ronnie has worked the past 25 years in the non-profit sector performing various roles in Anchorage community health agencies. She has extensive experience working with children and adults who experience varying abilities, diagnosis, and challenging behaviors. She has worked successfully with those experiencing symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, transitions, Dementia, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbances, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Adapting therapeutic treatment strategies and approaches has been key in her work. When not working, Ronnie enjoys spending her time with family and friends. She particularly enjoys being in the outdoors during the Summer and Fall seasons. She also enjoys playing sports and all types of word and board games. She believes there is nothing like doing work you are passionate about…….it makes it fun and not just a job. BreeAnn Davis was born and raised in Alaska. Professionally she has worked for a tribal social service agency for the past 7 years. Personally she is the parent of 4 children, two who experience a co-diagnosis of both a developmental disability and a mental health diagnosis. She has an AAS in Disability Services and a Children’s Behavioral Health endorsement through the University of Alaska. She also has an ACRE certificate and is a certified Career Development Coach. She is currently serving on the advisory board for the National Mental Health and Developmental Disability (MHDD) National Training Center. In her personal time, she loves to garden and volunteer in her community. Summer LeFebvre’s (LCSW BCBA LBA) 20 years of practice has been focused on working with individuals and families that have experienced complex trauma. Summer is the Clinical Director of the Effective Behavior Intervention (EBI) clinic at the University of Alaska Center for Human Development. The EBI program specializes in providing technical assistance and training in the development and use of person centered applied behavioral science interventions. In her role at the EBI program Summer has worked for six years across urban and rural Alaska within school districts and for health care providers who serve people adults, youth and children experiencing combinations of substance use disorders, behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Summer has a Master's in Social Work from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2005, a postgraduate certificate in Positive Behavioral Support from Northern Arizona University in 2014 and is Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska.Faith Brainerd Kelly joined the team at the Center for Human Development in Anchorage, Alaska, in early 2019. After studying fine art at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, Faith headed North to Alaska where she worked in the field of disability support services for nearly 20 years. Raised in a large and loving family in Maine, she is grounded in the values of human rights and self-determination. For the past several years, Faith has served as a board member for the Key Coalition of Alaska, an organization promoting equality for Alaskans who experience disabilities through direct interaction with the state government. As for that art degree – Faith gets creative these days figuring out how to walk 3 dogs without tripping over their leashes. *Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road"

Friday, June 19, featured guests Nathan Shafer and Melissa Shaginoff. Nathan Shafer is a new media artist from Alaska specializing in augmented reality and digital humanities. He is one of the founding members of both the Meme-Rider Media Team and Manifest.AR. He was profiled by PBS Digital Studios as part of an online collaboration called The Future in 2014. Shafer’s geobased AR works have been displayed on every continent in multiple venues across the world. He contributed chapters to Augmented Reality Art, Augmented Reality Games II, and Augmented Reality in Education, in 2020. He received a Creative Capital award in 2020 for Wintermoot. Melissa Shaginoff is part of the Udzisyu (caribou) and Cui Ui Ticutta (fish-eater) clans from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village). Melissa is an Ahtna and Paiute person, an artist, a social activist and currently the curator of Alaska Pacific University’s Art Galleries. Within her current curatorial work, Melissa has focused intently on potlatching. She believes that the only future in which institutions embody Indigenous ideologies is one that publicly recognizes its power, and autonomously gives it away. Melissa has participated the Island Mountain Arts Toni Onley Artist Project in Wells, British Columbia as well as the Sheldon Jackson Museum Artist Residency in Sitka, Alaska. She has been published in First American Art Magazine, Inuit Art Quarterly, and the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center Learning Lab page. Her artwork is collected by the Institute of American Indian Arts, the Palmer Museum and the Pratt Museum. Melissa is also a part of the N-Collective, a new media group focusing on transparent and accurate representation of Indigenous experiences in fiction and science-fiction content. Melissa was selected for the Skövde Musuem’s AiRs International Artist Residency in Skövde, Sweden, she is currently working on a year long project revolved around social engagement and conversation as art practice. more.

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Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish While there is a lot of talk these days about mental health, many parents are confused about what to look for and how to talk to their teens about mental health. There are ways to talk to with your kids that will empower them and you. Learn what you need to know about mental health; what it is and why it matters, as well as what to say and what not to say to empower and educate your teen and you. My guest, Sierra Frost, knows about mental/emotional health personally, professionally, and passionately. Sierra Frost works with adolescent and adult individuals through coaching and workshops, as well as speaking events with organizations to understand topics such as trauma, mental health, and human development. Sierra specializes in coaching people to recover from childhood adversity or long-term patterns caused by trauma. Her mission is to revolutionize mental health in America by empowering everyday communities with accessible support and recovery skills. She is thrilled to bring her expertise to empower you to confidently care for yourself and your loved ones. Sierra has experience in the fields of education, juvenile justice, social services, behavioral health, yoga, massage therapy, and entrepreneurship. She has also studied and practices related modalities such as mindfulness and neurology, CBT, DBT, NLP, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, and various communication training. She has worked with mental health professionals, legal professionals, law enforcement, and educators to incorporate mental and emotional supports into their work. Sierra has taught support skills and practices to clients in behavioral health organizations, addiction recovery facilities, homeless shelters, jails, and recovery centers for girls impacted by sex-trafficking. Sierra is originally from Homer, AK and has studied with: Yoga for 12-Step-Recovery, Yoga Prison Project, Mental Health First Aid USA, Passion Yoga School, Healing Arts Institute, Alaska Pacific University, Child Development Associate Council, and leaders in the field of trauma and somatic experiences such as Bessel Van der Kolk, Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, Pat Ogden, and Ruth Buczynski through the NICABM. When Sierra is not teaching, coaching, and speaking, you can find her writing, kickboxing, volunteering, and traveling the world.    invitationwellness@gmail.com   http://www.speakwithsierra.com/ Mary’s Book: Empowered Parents Empowering Kids Purchase on Amazon.com   Amazon.co.uk    Amazon.ca Barnes&Noble   Access Shop https://www.beyouparenting.com/ ~ More with Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish ~ Would you like to live without the guilt, doubt, fear, worry, disrespect and frustration that many parents take on? Mary Dravis-Parrish is here each week to guide you through the woes, challenges, questions and possibilities of parenting that will create more ease and confidence. Families today are not just traditional families; they now include single parents, parents of the same gender, as well as grandparents raising grandchildren. Mary knows that regardless of the structure of a family, families can thrive, be happy and successful in today’s world. She also knows that the world will be a much better place when family life focuses on empowering parents and kids to be the unique caring beings they are meant to be.  Mary provides simple strategies and techniques that allow each family to raise children that feel confident stepping into their unique gifts and talents to offer to the world.  She utilizes her teaching experience along with her natural talents for getting to the root of what is causing distress, discord and dis-ease in family living. https://www.beyouparenting.com/    To get more of Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all the shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/be-you-parenting-with-mary-dravis-parrish/  

Indian Country Today is expanding — and launching a new daily newscast this October. The digital media enterprise will also open a bureau on the campus of Alaska Pacific University.

David Scheel presents Giant Alaska Octopuses. David Scheel is a Professor of Marine Biology at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage. He has studied octopuses for over twenty years in Alaska and around the world to understand octopus behavior and ecology. At of the event, he highlights the exciting discovery of a new species of large octopus living in our local waters, and the story of his research in Tatitlek, Chenega Bay, and Port Graham Villages with the help of Alaska Native traditional ecological knowledge.

An Inupiaq born and raised in Kotzebue, Bekah enjoys the adventures and misadventures of life out of the ’bue. A BBA graduate and outdoor enthusiast, Bekah now works at Alaska Pacific University, where glacier tours are just another part of the job. Bekah and her husband Jason live in Eagle River with their dog Kaviqsuq (Kavi, pronounced ‘covey’), where she lives to be the person Kavi thinks she is.

Born in Seattle, Roman went to high school in Virginia and moved to Alaska when he was sixteen. He has been a husband since 1985, a father since 1987, and a professor at Alaska Pacific University since 1992.

On today’s episode of Greenhorns Radio, Megan Talley is coming to us from Spring Creek Farm in Alaska. Spring Creek Farm is a project of Alaska Pacific University, “which cultivates sustainable produce for a local market, and trains new growers.” Megan is excited to chat about what it means to farm in Alaska, and the food and agricultural context unique to the state. Megan also comes from a creative arts background, and has much to say on the role of farming and art in the community. “Alaska needs farmers. Alaska is calling you if you’re feeling the pull.” – Megan Talley

Mike Gordon, of Chilkoot Charlie's fame, shares stories about his life, Alaska, mountain climbing and personal challenges. From arriving in Seward in 1953, to creating an internationally known nightclub, to summiting the highest mountains on six continents, to finishing a Master’s degree at Alaska Pacific University, to keeping a marriage of thirty-two years, life seems idyllic. However, underneath his quite public successes are stories that acknowledge the many low places in his life and include how he ultimately manages to face his personal demons and put necessary priorities in order.

Roman Dial is a legendary Alaskan adventurer, although he won't tell you he is. He has traversed the entire Brooks Range in Alaska by ski, packraft, and kayak. He has also done it on a bicycle. When he is not on an adventure, Roman is a professor at Alaska Pacific University. To submit your 2016 goals and hear your voice on MtnMeister, http://mtnmeister.com/2016-goals-get-featured-on-mtnmeister/ To purchase the extra information related to the date and time of our Outdoor Retailer Gear Giveaway, http://mtnmeister.com/gear-giveaway-at-winter-or-outdoor-retailer/

Originally from Emmonak, Alaska, Emily (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq) is the Director of Sustainability of First Alaskans Institute, a statewide Alaska Native non-profit dedicated to the advancement of the Alaska Native community. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Communications from the University of Alaska Anchorage and an Executive Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership from Alaska Pacific University. Emily's Yup’ik name is Keneggnarkayaaggaq, meaning a person with a beautiful persona, spirit, aura and friend. She is the proud mother of Anya Tyrrell, an ANCCS fourth grader who loves to read, laugh and cook breakfast.

Lynn Paulson grew up in San Francisco and State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paulson has spent most of her professional life at the front of a college classroom, teaching interpersonal communication, public speaking, writing and cultural studies, first at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and then at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, where she moved in 1993. In 2010, she left university teaching and launched her life coaching and motivational speaking business, Flying Heart Industries. Lynn publishes as a free-lance writer and has just completed a self help cartoon book for women, Be Her Now.

Chris is the Director of Sustainability and Dining Services at Alaska Pacific University. He lives his life as a true nerd; anything science, especially marine science, will float his boat. Here, Chris details an encounter with a true beast of the depths during his pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from APU.

Whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction, crafting deep and moving characters is critical to a successful story. In this craft talk, Martha Amore will focus on creative ways to show character while advancing your storyline. Martha Amore is an award-winning author and teaches writing at Alaska Pacific University and the University of Alaska Anchorage. She achieved her Masters of Fine Arts in fiction from UAA, and currently resides in Anchorage with her husband and three daughters. Her first novella recently came out in the anthology Weathered Edge: Three Alaskan Novellas, and she is a 2015 Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Project Award winner. Currently, she is working on an anthology of Alaskan LGBTQ short fiction and poetry, as well as a book of her own short stories.

Roman Dial is a legendary Alaskan adventurer, although he won't tell you he is. He has traversed the entire Brooks Range in Alaska by ski, packraft, and kayak. He has also done it on a bicycle. When he is not on an adventure, Roman is a professor at Alaska Pacific University.

Rachel was born and raised in Anchorage and attends Polaris K-12. She is currently participating in the Early Honors program at Alaska Pacific University and can be found hiding from her homework under a heating blanket, eating ice cream, and reading.

No Small Lives: Handbook of North American Early Women Adult Educators, 1925-1950, edited by Gretchen Bersch and Susan Imel, contains the stories of 26 North American women who were active in the field of adult education sometime between the years of 1925 and 1950. Generally, women's contributions have been omitted from the field's histories. No Small Lives is designed to address this gap Gretchen T. Bersch, professor emerita at UAA began her career in adult education in 1971. She is recipient of numerous awards and honors including being inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame. Carole L. Lund is Associate Professor of Business in Business Administration Department at Alaska Pacific University

Eric is Assistant Professor of Music at Alaska Pacific University. He has a BS in Vocal and Instrumental Music Education and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting. He plays and teaches just about any instrument you can think of and runs a non traditional music curriculum at APU that he created. He served as music director, arranger, and keyboardist for Pamyua’s album “Caught in the Act” which won “Best Album” at the Native American Music Awards. He and his wife Blaze have just released their debut album “The Sound of a Duo.” You can catch their brand of sultry jazz and inventive covers, Sundays and Mondays at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, or visit them at www.blazeanderic.com.

As an American who calls England home (long story), Caitlin has lived on 3 continents and travelled to 35 countries, and considers herself a bit of a nomad. When a friend from "home" told her she was an Alaska girl at heart, she decided to find out for herself and shortly after finishing her Master's in College Student Services Administration, she accepted a position as a Resident Director at UAF, where she met her husband, Cameron Poindexter. This past summer, Caitlin was hired as the Early Honors & First Year Advisor at Alaska Pacific University, where she works with students and colleagues who inspire her, surrounded by the serenity of mountains and woods. In her spare time, Caitlin likes to dog mush, clean, and sing (seriously), edit papers and people watch at airports.

Mike moved to Alaska at the age of ten from Orange Grove, Mississippi. He graduated from Anchorage High School and the University of San Francisco, and is currently in the Master of Arts program at Alaska Pacific University. He is still active in Chilkoot Charlie’s, the business he started on January 1, 1970.

Zombies, dreams, memoir, and nonfiction essays are topics for discussion at this literary event. Sean Schubert, author of the zombie trilogy Infection, Containment and Mitigation; David Brown, author of Deacon's Crossbow; David Onofrychuk, faculty member at Alaska Pacific University; and Bethany Maile, faculty member at UAA. Laughter, death and dialogue are themes touched on.

David is a professor of Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University where his students don’t think he has a chance of staying with-in tonight’s 7 minute guideline. He retires in June, after sixteen years at APU. “I’m giving up a great job, working with talented colleagues and exceptional students,” he says. “I hope to make the future just as rewarding."

Preparing for college can be an entire family affair, not to mention the teachers and counselors who all pull together to help a young person get ready to succeed in higher education. This time on KTD we're talking about what it takes to get to university - and once accepted - how to do one's best during those college years. We're focusing on Alaska's higher learning institutions for this discussion. IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Joining host Shana Sheehy to dicuss all things college prep are two college graduates from Alaskan schools who each now work at their alma maters: Brittany Hales is an Undergraduate and Early Honors Admissions Counselor at Alaska Pacific University. Born and raised in Alaska and an alum of Polaris K-12 school in Anchorage, her love of Alaska and the natural environment led her to pursue a degree in Environmental Policy and Planning at APU. Winston Montecillo is the the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Recruitment at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. A graduate of Ketchikan High School in 2006, he was awarded a UA Scholar scholarship that he used towards earning his BA degree in Psychology.

Happy Valentine's Day week! To celebrate the love, we're hosting a discussion about sex and romance after kids. Feeling exhausted, being too busy with work, caring for children, keeping non-stop schedules throughout the week or just feeling like the caregiver with little left to give at the end of the day - these are all real romance roadblocks that can keep moms and dads from being lovers. So, this week we're offering some practical advice, empathetic experience and a sexy recipe to heat things up. IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Joining host Shana Sheehy in the studio to discuss the issues that can keep couples from experiencing intimacy and how to reconnect are two guests who regularly counsel on this subject: Chris Reynolds is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in counseling psychology from Alaska Pacific University. He's in private practice in Anchorage where he specializes in the areas of adjustment, couple's therapy and sex therapy. He has postgraduate training in the area of human sexuality and is one of two certified sex therapists in Alaska. (Chris originally guested on KTD on Show 48: The Sex Talk). Rebecca Love is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with sexuality and couple's and women's mental health issues. She has worked in community mental health, inpatient care, OB-GYN, and is now in private practice in Anchorage.