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AARP Alaska Announces 2023 State Walking College Fellows
Anchorage, AK (May 23, 2023) - AARP Alaska today announced the names of 10 local advocates, who have received Fellowships to participate in the 2023 Alaska and New Mexico State Walking College.
The program is presented in partnership with AARP New Mexico and America Walks, a national education and advocacy organization which works to advance safe, equitable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and move by giving people and communities the resources to effectively advocate for change.
"We are delighted to welcome this group of passionate local leaders, who are working to improve walkability and livability in communities throughout the state," said Teresa Holt, AARP Alaska State Director. "The Fellows represent a range of backgrounds and experiences, including community organizing, health and wellness, economic development, and planning.”
The Alaska State Walking College Fellows are:
- Julius Adolfsson from Juneau
- Devora Barrera Gonzalez from Anchorage
- Mary Dean Broussard from Anchorage
- Anna Bryant from Anchorage
- Patrick Case from Homer
- Jessie Doherty from Anchorage
- Linda Kruger from Juneau
- Sandy Mixayphon-Celario from Anchorage
- Jeff Raun from Anchorage
- Katie Reilly from Anchorage
Fellows will complete a series of modules covering leadership development, coalition-building, walkable community design, local public policy, and strategic planning. The instructional content includes online study materials, video-conferenced discussion forums with other Fellows, and community assignments. Each Fellow will receive one-on-one coaching from a Personal Mentor to assist them in developing a Walking Action Plan for their community.
The following Walking College Mentors have been appointed to provide individual coaching and facilitate group discussions among the Alaska and New Mexico Walking College Fellows:
- Chris Schutte, a community and economic development consultant and past executive director for Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd.
- Maja Pedersen, a post-doctoral researcher and practitioner in public health with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Stanford University
- Sheri Bozic, Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico
