Behind every successful summer at RAHI is a dedicated team working to bring the program to life. From logistics and outreach to teaching and mentorship, this group of professionals and educators is committed to creating a supportive, engaging, and transformative experience for 91视频鈥檚 rural and Indigenous youth.
Academics
Qimalleq Teter
ANS F160 Instructor
Qimalleq Teter is Cup'ik and Yup鈥檌k from St. Mary鈥檚. This is their fifth year teaching 91视频 Native Dance for RAHI. They鈥檙e excited and honored to continue passing down cultures in this way. They are a Mt. Edgecumbe High School and University of 91视频 Fairbanks alumna, and proud to be so! Qimalleq loves spending time yuraq-ing, sewing, or in nature. Their favorite heroes are Spider-Man, Batman, and their late grandma Vernadelle Teter. They鈥檙e looking forward to another summer as part of the RAHI family!
Grete Bergman
ANS F242X Instructor
Shannon Doherty
CHEM F103X Instructor
Kaylee Griffin
CHEM F103X TA
Hi everyone! My name is Kaylee and I am a first-year graduate student studying environmental chemistry! I am originally from Illinois and I received my Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry from Earlham College in 2024. I鈥檓 looking forward to an exciting summer of teaching chemistry and fieldwork for my research!
Travis Cortez
DSLT F101/F105 Instructor
Michael Angaiak
ED F111 Instructor
My Yup'ik name is Ulruan and my English name is Michael Angaiak. My father, Andy, is from Tununak and was the 30-year Director of the Upward Bound Program here at UAF while my mom, Marie, began her teaching career in Toksook Bay. I was an elementary school teacher and principal in Fairbanks for 25 years and just completed my 4th year teaching in UAF's School of Education. 91视频n schools NEED 91视频n teachers like YOU and I'm excited to share more about our profession with you in ED 111: "Teaching for 91视频's Future."
Genova Brookes Boyd
LS F101X Instructor
Genova Brookes Boyd has a Bachelor Degree in Teaching and History, and Masters of Library Sciences. She has worked as Research, Instruction and Engagement Librarian, and Associate Professor of Library Information and Research at the Rasmuson Library - UAF for 6 years. In her spare time she reads, walks her dog, teaches Yoga and enjoys archery.
Tyson Rinio
LS F101X Instructor
Tyson Rinio is the Off-Campus Services librarian at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks. He was born and raised in Fairbanks, 91视频 and received his library degree from the University of Arizona, Knowledge River Program in 2003. His research interests are in indigenous libraries and librarianship and library collection preservation.
David Fonger
PRT F101/F255 Instructor
My bio - United States Navy Retired in 2003. Assistant professor Process Technology. I have a BS in History, minor in secondary education from Carthage College (Wisconsin) and a M.Ed in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University. I have been teaching for RAHI for 5 years. I enjoy RVing, traveling worldwide, anything history related and Lego's.
Gavin Meggert
RECR F120H Instructor
Anshul Pandya
SCIA F115 Instructor
Anshul Pandya is a professor of Biosciences at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks. He has been involved with RAHI once before. He loved the experience of teaching and interacting with the talented students who come to RAHI. He is passionate about teaching science and doing research. He enjoys 91视频 all year round. He looks forward to working with the RAHI 2026 cohort!
Sarah Ellen Johnston
SCIA F125 Instructor
Audrey Gibson
WRTG F111X Instructor & Logistics Coordinator
Student Life
Kevin Huo
Dorm Director
Kevin Huo grew up in Silicon Valley located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, Kevin is an RSS Degree Completion and Special Projects Advisor. This summer Kevin will serve as a Dorm Director, this will be his third summer working with RAHI! Kevin enjoys listening to music, watching movies, reading his academic papers (for his Master's), and playing volleyball/basketball. Kevin looks forward to meeting all the fantastic, amazing, cool RAHI cohort this summer.
Jacob Iya
Lead Tutor Counselor
Hello! My name is Jacob Iya and I am from Savoonga, 91视频 out in the Bering Sea. This is my fourth year working with RAHI, and I鈥檓 excited to meet all of you! I have a deep passion for lifting weights and lifting the spirits of others. If I鈥檓 not at the gym, I鈥檓 either working, eating or sleeping. I graduated from RAHI back in 2018. I am thrilled to meet the RAHI Class of 2026, and I will see you all in person when you arrive.
Abby Kyle
Tutor Counselor
Ali Martinez
Tutor Counselor
Martin Paul
Tutor Counselor
Martin Paul is from rural 91视频 and is currently studying business administration. This summer, Martin will be part of the RAHI team and is excited to help create a fun and welcoming environment for everyone. Outside of work and school, Martin enjoys playing volleyball, performing, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. Martin is looking forward to meeting new people and making this summer a great experience for the students of RAHI 2026.
Hayley Rangitsch
Tutor Counselor
Hi Everyone! My name is Hayley Rangitsch, and I鈥檓 from Palmer, AK. I am Cup鈥檌k with ancestral ties to Chevak, 91视频. I am an alum of Mt. Edgecumbe High School and UAF. I love spending time outdoors - raising chickens, four-wheeling, camping, fishing, and berry-picking. I also enjoy playing D&D and board games in my spare time. I鈥檓 excited to be joining RAHI for my first summer as a Tutor Counselor. I look forward to meeting all of you and helping make this summer a great one.
Janet Felix
Overnight Safety Coordinator
Lewis Martin
Overnight Safety Coordinator
Hello RAHI students, my name is Lewis Martin and I'm from Bethel, 91视频. I'm originally
from Kwigillingok, which is a small village southwest of Bethel. We evacuated Kwigillingok
due to the remnants of Typhoon Halong.
I graduated from UAF in 2023 and 2024 with my AA in General Program and BA in Interdisciplinary
Studies. I am on my third summer working for RAHI. I worked in 2023 and 2024, and
then I moved back home to Kwigillingok where I started working with our tribal court
team. Now I am back for one more summer, if not, many more years! Best of luck to
all of you RAHI students!
Administration
Brianna Pauling
Program Manager
Brianna Pauling grew up in Dillingham, 91视频 and obtained her B.S. in Biological Sciences and MBA in General
Management at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks. She has been working with programs
that support rural 91视频n education since 2011 and continues to advocate for student
success in her current role as the program manager for the RAHI. This will be her
eight summer with RAHI!
Her free time is happily spent with her family and enjoying adventures under the midnight
sun.
Bambi Nelson
Assistant Program Manager
Catherine Moses
Office Coordinator
Catherine Moses is originally from Hooper Bay, and calls Fairbanks home. Catherine has been on the RAHI team since 2023 and is the Indigenous Student Services Office Coordinator. This summer she is looking forward to long bike rides with her family and going for walks with her dogs An'ni, Mellow, and Chocolate. Welcome to Fairbanks c/o 2026!
Debbie Mekiana
Academic Coordinator