I am a lifelong Alaskan and began my career with the Municipality of Anchorage in 2005 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I currently serve as a Project Engineer for Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, where I focus on design and construction efforts that support the Utility’s priorities.
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I have been a proud member of AMEA for 20 years and recently joined the Board as a Board Member. I look forward to representing the membership and gaining a deeper understanding of the organization.
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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors—camping, fishing, and traveling as often as my leave bank allows.
Chelsea Ward-Waller is the Capital Improvement Program Coordinator for the Project Management & Engineering Department, and previously worked for AMATS and the Health Department. She has a master's degree in public health from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a professional background in public involvement and policy work. Chelsea enjoys community building and advocacy work and has served on several boards and commissions. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active with her husband and two dogs.
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Chelsea knows how important AMEA members are to making sure our municipality functions well and wants to support AMEA members so they can continue to do great work for our community.
Kurt is originally from Washington State and has lived in Anchorage for the last 10 years. He joined AMEA in 2017 as a Civil Engineer at the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and was appointed to AMEA’s board of directors in December of 2022. Kurt understands the benefits of strong organized labor and looks forward to helping advance the interests of all AMEA members. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and exploring the state of Alaska.
I am a senior transportation planner at AMATS and previously worked for Project Management and Engineering and the Health Department as a public information officer. I have a master's degree in public health from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a professional background in public involvement and policy work. I enjoy community building and advocacy work and have served on several boards and commissions. Outside of work, I stay active with my husband and two dogs.
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I know how important AMEA members are to making sure our municipality functions well. I want to be more involved with AMEA and support AMEA members so they can continue to do great work for our community.
Daniel Mckenna-Foster is a Long Range Planner in the Planning Department. He has a master’s degree in city and regional planning and has worked as a planner for 8 years at AECOM in Arlington Virginia, the Kodiak Island Borough, Corvallis, Oregon, and the Municipality of Anchorage. He was a shop steward for the Kodiak Island Borough IBEW 1547, and a member of AFSCME Local 2975 in Corvallis. Before his planning career, he dabbled in business and worked in international development in Central Asia. He enjoys biking, hiking, travel, and plants.
Curtis was recently elected for President in July 2023. He's employed at the Minnesota Dept of Health and a member of AFSCME since 2022. Curtis stepped up and immediately became active with the union as an executive board member of the Local and accepting his nomination as President. Way to go Curtis!
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Curtis was elected as President of the Local in July 2023. He's employed at the Minnesota Dept of Health and a member of AFSCME since 2022. Curtis stepped up and immediately became active with the union as an executive board member of the Local and accepted his nomination as President.