Adult staff must pass a background check. Youth assistants will be closely supervised.

Brief biographies of adult staff follow.

Karen Baker

Volunteer Coordinator. I am a resident of Fairbanks for 48 yeaars. I was an active member of the Culinary Union, ranging from labor to management. I have worked as a Travel Consultant for a number of years. I have owned a small business, and volunteered/supported numerous nonprofits.

Elfa Buggey

Instructor, Health Coordinator. I have lived in Alaska for 27 years. I drove a school bus when I first arrived. I have assisted with Baha’i Faith children’s classes. Currently, I drive a UAF shuttle bus transporting students and staff on campus.

Nikki Kinne

Artist/Instructor. As an Early Childhood Development specialist, I have worked as Special Needs Coordinator for Head Start. I have been a professional watercolor artist, and am now creating fabric art.

Virginia Young

Instructor. Residence: Nenana, AK

Education: Business Administration Bachelor’s Degree, Univ. of Alaska, 1974

Occupations: Retired, Accounting positions in small agencies and businesses for 20+ yrs. Managed a peony farm near Nenana for 15 yrs.

Volunteer work: Taught Baha’i Childrens Spiritual Education classes for 10 yrs. Volunteer at the Nenana Fire Dept.