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
Jake Knuth
Academic Coach & DEVS F108/WRTG F110 Instructor
Koode虂ik' Marks
ANL F101 Instructor
Naatani Mayo
ANL F101 Instructor
Alliyah Nay
ANL F101 Instructor
Nalugalria Usugan-Weddington
ANL F101 Instructor
Qimalleq Teter
ANS F160 Instructor
Qimalleq Teter is Yup鈥檌k from St. Mary鈥檚. This is their fourth 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. They鈥檙e looking forward to another summer as part of the RAHI family!
Jacob Iya
ANS F194 Instructor
Hello! My name is Jacob Iya and I am from Savoonga, 91视频 out in the Bering Sea. This is my third 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 have graduated from RAHI back in 2018, and am grateful for this opportunity to come back as the Assistant Dorm Director and Native Games Instructor! I am thrilled to meet the RAHI Class of 2025, and I will see you all in person when you arrive.
Grete Bergman
ANS F242X Instructor
Fran莽ois Lano毛
ANTH F193 Instructor
Shannon Doherty
CHEM F103X Instructor
Scot Baer
CHEM 103X TA
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 3rd 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
Tyson Rinio
LS F101X Instructor
David Fonger
PRT F101/F255 Instructor
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 2025 cohort!
Sarah Ellen Johnston
SCIA F125 Instructor
Audrey Gibson
WRTG F111X Instructor
Student Life
Kevin Huo
Dorm Director
Kevin Huo is from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Currently Kevin is a graduate student in Arctic and Northern studies Masters program. This summer Kevin will serve as the Dorm Director. F'real. When not working Kevin enjoys watching movies, listening to music live, reading fascinating books, and playing volleyball. Kevin is excited to support the RAHI team this summer.
Jacob Iya
Assistant Dorm Director
Hello! My name is Jacob Iya and I am from Savoonga, 91视频 out in the Bering Sea. This is my third 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 have graduated from RAHI back in 2018, and am grateful for this opportunity to come back as the Assistant Dorm Director and Native Games Instructor! I am thrilled to meet the RAHI Class of 2025, and I will see you all in person when you arrive.
Roberta Miller
Overnight Safety Coordinator
Vera Rose Mountain
Overnight Safety Coordinator
My name is Vera Rose Mountain. I am from Nulato, AK along the mighty Yukon River.
My claim to fame was my stint in the U.S. Army many years ago during the first Desert
Shield/Desert Storm.
I've worked with the Galena City School District for 26 years. I work with students
from all over the state of 91视频 on the Residence Hall side. My hobbies are beading(whenever
I have time), making quilts(whenever I have time), walking(whenever I have time),
surfing Facebook, reading, cleaning, spending time with family, traveling to Seattle,
Wa and Las Vegas, Nv.
I look forward to working as an Overnight Safety Coordinator for RAHI this summer
and I am interested in Writing. Have an amazing day and I look forward to meeting
you all in a couple of weeks. Stay amazing!
Nuulau Alaelua
Tutor Counselor
Hello everyone! I鈥檓 Nuulau Alaelua, but you can call me Nu鈥檜 or Nunu (whichever is easier to yell across a room). I鈥檓 working on my Master鈥檚 in Business Administration and have worked in UAF Residential Life for over three years. I had the opportunity to be the Assistant Resident Director for Eileen Panigeo MacLean House where I worked closely with rural students which led me to RAHI! Woo-hoo! I love food, trying new things, spending time with people, being active, and playing lots and lots of volleyball! Let鈥檚 have a fun summer :)
Dakota Gamache
Tutor Counselor
George Gregory
Tutor Counselor
Aurora Hoefferle
Tutor Counselor
Maya Russin
Tutor Counselor
Chris Silides
Tutor Counselor
Hi, my name is Chris Silides and I'm from Fairbanks. I'm working on my degree at UAF right now, I like to kayak, and I'm excited for the chances we'll have this summer to get outside and enjoy the weather.
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
seventh summer with RAHI!
Her free time is happily spent with her husband, their son, and their two dogs, enjoying
everyday adventures together 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 2025!
Debbie Mekiana
Academic Coordinator