Meet the Board

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Clare Baldwin

Clare Baldwin, B.A. '20, M.P.A. '23, is an economics alumna who currently works as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an undergraduate student, she served as student body president in 2019 and commencement speaker in 2020. Before joining HUD, she worked at UAA while she completed her master's degree in public administration and policy.

Jacob Chambers

Jacob Chambers, B.B.A. 鈥14, M.B.A. 鈥19, is a business alumnus and lifelong 熊猫在线视频n who is passionate about people, servant leadership, business growth and serving his community. He is currently the sales director for 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 largest private MSP technology company in 熊猫在线视频, LMJ Consulting. In addition to the UAAAA board, he also serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs 鈥 熊猫在线视频, where he previously worked and was a former club kid. He loves to spend his free time exploring 熊猫在线视频 with his family, serving at his local church and doing 鈥渁ll the things鈥 鈥 hockey, snowboarding and skiing, rock climbing, tennis, hiking, weightlifting, coaching, pickleball and the occasional Spartan Race.

Shareen Crosby

Shareen Crosby, B.A. 鈥00, is an English alumna with an established history in management, public policy, marketing and writing. Shareen began her career as operations manager for 熊猫在线视频 Blockbuster Video, handling marketing and public relations. As a writer, she wrote a weekly restaurant review column for 10 years, two Anchorage organizations鈥 histories and travel articles published in national magazines. She is a long-time event planner, as well as PR and messaging specialist. In 2015, she ran successful state senate and house candidate campaigns, leading to a six-year tenure as chief of staff to a state senator, where she carried the FY20 and FY21 Capital Budget and was committee aide for the bicameral Legislative Budget & Audit Committee.

Jenny Di Grappa

Jenny Di Grappa, B.S. 鈥14, C.T.1. 鈥14, is an environment and society alumna and works as the director of philanthropy at Food Bank of 熊猫在线视频. Jenny has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 17 years, focusing on organizations that serve 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 youth. She is an honorary commander for the 673d Air Base Wing on JBER and sits on the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness advisory council, ASD School Business Partnership board, Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific advisory committee, and has served as the director and co-director for the 熊猫在线视频 Ski for Women event. A graduate of Context International and the Foraker Group鈥檚 Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program, she was named one of 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 Top Forty Under 40 in 2021 and a finalist for the Young Professional of the Year in 2023.

Ada Ejike-Maduakor

Ada Ejike-Maduakor, M.S. 鈥10, is the market development manager at Quintillion Networks in 熊猫在线视频 where she operates as a project manager for the organization鈥檚 broadband federal grants program. Beyond her formal commitments, she volunteers at the Community Pregnancy Center, actively supports her church and collaborates with various women鈥檚 professional organizations, all while balancing her cherished roles as a wife and mother.

Tuan Graziano

Tuan Graziano, B.B.A. 鈥23, is an economics alumnus and the donor relations manager for the American Civil Liberties Union of 熊猫在线视频. As a student, he served in various leadership roles including student body vice president and president, and secretary-general of the Model UN Program of 熊猫在线视频. He is passionate about advocacy and building meaningful relationships in his community, especially in the field of youth empowerment. He has presented at national and international conferences in locations such as Dublin, Ireland, and Stockholm, Sweden.

Dan Hart

Daniel Hart, B.S. 10, is a mechanical engineering alumnus and serves as the 熊猫在线视频 and Hawaii service operations manager for Siemens.

Jessica Jacobsen

Jessica Jacobsen, B.S. 鈥13, M.S. 鈥19, board president, is a construction management alumna and project manager professionally. Jessica likes to stay active in her community and holds a seat as vice president and founding member of the board of directors for a small nonprofit, Katie's Handprint, helping families impacted by pediatric cancers. In her free time, she enjoys riding on her motorcycle, cycling or hiking in the mountains and entertaining friends.

Leila Kimbrell

Leila Kimbrell, B.A. 鈥02, C.T.2. 鈥02, is a justice alumna and the executive director of Resource Development Council for 熊猫在线视频, serving as a leading voice for the state's largest industries.

Lessie Kincaid

Lessie Kincaid, B.S. 鈥13, is the director of sales for the Odom Corporation in 熊猫在线视频. Before joining Odom and the beverage industry, Lessie worked in tourism for the Hilton as director of sales while completing her natural sciences degree at UAA. After graduating in 2013, she joined Odom in 2014 as the key account manager for Coca-Cola, joining 26 UAA alumni employees, making UAA the highest represented university among Odom employees.

Jeannette Levine

Jeannette Levine, B.B.A. 鈥13, is an accounting alumna and senior budget analyst for the State of 熊猫在线视频, bringing over 15 years of finance experience. Jeannette has developed a robust understanding of financial management and budgeting processes, contributing significantly to her current role in 熊猫在线视频 Industrial Development Export Authority and 熊猫在线视频 Energy Authority. As an accounting professional, she is known for her analytical skills, attention to detail, and workflow efficiency improvements, which enable her to navigate complex financial data and provide insightful recommendations. Previously, she was CFO for Bailey鈥檚 Furniture. Outside of her professional life, Jeannette is a dedicated wife and mother, is involved with her community and has been a board member for Hope Community Resources for more than five years.

Skye Nevada

Skye Nevada, B.B.A. 鈥16, board vice president, is a management alumna and third-generation 熊猫在线视频n who has dedicated her time to promoting and increasing involvement within the community. She is the HR business partner for Parker Wellbore 熊猫在线视频 and serves as the chair for the Young Professionals Group through the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. She has been an active board member of many organizations and charity events throughout 熊猫在线视频. Skye finds encouragement for herself out on the water while kayaking with family and friends.

Pearl-Grace Pantaleone

Pearl-Grace Pantaleone, B.A. 鈥14, is a journalism and public communications alumna and currently the senior communications strategist for HDR. A storyteller at heart, she quickly emerged as a connector and community engager, participating and eventually leading various community endeavors including: serving at Bean鈥檚 Caf茅, assisting volunteer coordination at the Mayor鈥檚 Ball, founding the UAA College of Arts and Science Alumni Chapter, assisting in the development of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group Annual Summit and spreading awareness to marketing and business development professionals in the design and building industry through SMPS and CANstruction.

Jason Richards

Jason Richards, B.S. 鈥11, is a construction management alumnus and currently manages projects for Excel Construction. Jason constantly strives to take on new professional challenges 鈥 he gained experience in the oil and gas industry working for CH2M Hill and ConocoPhillips, construction industry experience with Davis Constructors and Cornerstone Construction, and aerospace experience working for Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). He is a proud member of the Anchorage South Rotary Club and enjoys his involvement with the boys Service Soccer program as an assistant coach.

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez is director of alumni and community engagement at UAA and executive director of UAA's Alumni Association.