UAF Advocacy Committee

The purpose of the UAF Advocacy Committee is to advocate, support, enhance, facilitate, prosper, collaborate, and showcase the value and impact of the University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Fairbanks to the local community, the State of �ֻ�ֱ��, and the nation. To conduct outreach in areas deemed important by the Chancellor to elected and appointed officials, business representatives, civic and community leaders, the media, and the general public.

The Committee will be comprised of approximately 8 to 15 members selected by the Chancellor. The members are expected to attend 3 or 4 times administrative update meetings annually and selected monthly site visits to organizations, programs, facilities, and events.

A UAF staff person will assist the committee as required; typically to establish the date-time-location of meetings and assist with preparation of an agenda. A quorum and formal minutes of a meeting are not required.

Chair Joan Johnson, Span �ֻ�ֱ��
Anne Biberman, Fairbanks Concert Association
Roger Burggraf, Tri-Con Mining and Happy Hill Mining Company
Jim Dodson, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
Jack Hebert, Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Steve Lundgren, Denali State Bank
Sue Rainey, Riverview Realty
John Ringstad, BP; School District
Paul Robinson, Robinson & Ward, PC
Jean Tsigonis, Tanana Valley Clinic