Josh Hovis

Wood Center for Student Engagement Director

Edward Tinajero

Associate Director of Operations and Auxiliaries

Edward Tinajero is a dedicated individual with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (2017) and a Master's of Business Administration (2020) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Since his arrival in Fairbanks, Edward has consistently demonstrated his passion and commitment by serving in various student employee and staff positions within the university. As the Operations Manager at the Center for Student Engagement, Edward's expertise lies in change management, skillfully adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the university environment. Edward oversees the Information Desk, Polar Alley, and the Wood Center building operations.

Casey Scroggins

Pub Manager

Casey Scroggins is a successful individual known for his humorous thinking and ability to inspire teams to achieve their goals. Casey is excited to be working with students and collaborating with campus and community partners. Casey really enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

RJ Mikulski

Marketing Manager

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Christi Kemper

Sustainability Coordinator

Christi was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Alaska in 2010. She has been helping UAF students incorporate sustainability into campus life and the greater community since 2013 and is honored to work for one of the most unique and student-driven sustainability programs in the country. The Office of Sustainability currently houses the UAF Recycling pickups program, the Green Bikes shop, the UAF FreeStore, the Wood Center Food Pantry, the Upcycle Annex, and the Nanook Grown program.  If you have an idea to make the UAF community more sustainable give her a call - she'll let you know how to make it happen!

Gretchen Bates

Assistant Director of New Student Orientation

Gretchen moved to Fairbanks in the Spring of 2023, from the Raleigh, North Carolina area. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from Christopher Newport University and her Masters of Education in Student Affairs from Clemson University. As the Student Activities and Orientation Coordinator, Gretchen hosts late night and weekend programming for all UAF students, coordinates the reservation of Arctic Java, advises the Nanook Traditions Board, and coordinates New Student Orientation for incoming Nanooks. Gretchen strives to help create an environment where all students can feel a sense of belonging at UAF.

Ray Alda

Student Activities Coordinator

Ray is a first-generation Filipino-American from Anchorage, Alaska. She first came to UAF in 2017 for her undergraduate studies and worked as a student ambassador at the Office of Admissions, where she eventually became an admissions counselor in 2021. In her role as the Student Activities Coordinator, Ray hosts various activities and programming for all UAF students throughout the academic year and advises the Traditions Board. While working at UAF, Ray found her passion for working with students and helping them build a community through meaningful connections and experiences.

Kevin Huo

Student Media Coordinator

Kevin is the Student Media Coordinator overseeing KSUA radio, Sun Star newspaper, and Concert Board. Kevin first arrived at UAF in 2017 from the San Francisco Bay Area with a distinct interest in the Arctic. At that time he began his undergraduate degree majoring in Political Science and Anthropology. Kevin was the Production Director for KSUA for 2 years, General Manager of KSUA for 2 years, and has been involved with Student Media in various capacities. In 2022 Kevin began a Masters degree in Arctic and Northern studies focusing on climate policies in the north. Kevin has a distinct interest in ethnography, journalism, and media. Kevin is passionate about volleyball, films, and music outside of Student Media. Kevin enjoys working with the different Student Media teams and is always looking to collaborate.

Joel Stone

Strategic Projects Administrator

Rhen Williams

Interim Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator