Kuhns selected for honors as Native American 40 Under 40
Tisha Kuhns, an AMA board mem- ber and Vice President of Land and Natural Resources for Calista Corporation
conservation, technology and more. “Tisha is committed to responsi-
ciation Board. Calista also celebrates the recog - nition of Shareholder Andrea Akall’eq Burgess, from Quinhagak, who also received an NCAIED 40 Under 40 award this year. Burgess is the Global Di- rector of Conservation in Partnership with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for The Nature Conser - vancy. Kuhns and Burgess are two of only four young Alaska Native young leaders — all women — selected for the NCAIED award this year. Calista Corporation has over 34,500 Shareholders and is the parent com- pany of more than 30 subsidiaries in defense contracting, construction, real estate, environmental services, natural resource development, marine trans- portation, oilfield services, and heavy equipment sales, service and rentals. Since 1994, Calista has provided more than $5.5 million in scholarships to its shareholders and descendants.
ble development and protection of our lands for current and future generations of Calis - ta Shareholders. She is a strong advocate for Alaska Native self-de - termination and works vigorously and regu- larly to ensure state and federal leaders follow their obligation to consult with Native corporations and our Tribes when they make decisions involving our lands,” said Andrew
has been selected as a 2021 Native American 40 Under 40 award re- cipient by the Nation - al Center for American Indian Enterprise De- velopment (NCAIED). Every year, the NCAIED inducts 40 American Indian, Alas- ka Native and Native Hawaiian leaders under the age of 40 for their leadership, initiative, dedication, and for
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their significant contributions in their business and/or in their community. Award winners include leaders work- ing in fields including academia, gov - ernment, nonprofits, tourism, nature
Guy, Calista Corp. President/CEO. Kuhns contributes an Indigenous perspective to state policy makers by serving on the Alaska Minerals Com - mission and the Alaska Miners Asso-
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