have on people or situations until far into the future. I think of the quote by Martin Luther, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to piec- es, I would still plant my apple tree.” My husband and I do our best to teach our kids about integrity, respect, and hard work. I volunteer at their schools and at community events and do my best to stay involved in chamber of commerce events in my hometown as well. The more connected we are as a community, the more we can help each other and see positive change. You are one of our newest board members … what attracted you to join the board? And what does AMA mean to you? Part of what I do for my job is to search for growth opportunities. Min- ing in Alaska has advanced so much and is such a vital industry for Alas- ka’s economy, and it creates a variety of opportunities for so many people across our state. When I started to dig into more detailed information about mining in Alaska, the Alaska Miners Association was one of the first re - sources I explored. I started attending the branch meetings, and the infor- mation that is shared and the present- ers that speak are a wealth of insight Remote Locations Mineral Exploration Grade Control Monitoring and Piezometer wells Dewatering Wells Geotechnical
into the Alaska mining industry. AMA does such a good job of relaying in- formation on the role mining plays in Alaska’s growth and gives insightful ways to advocate for mining in Alaska. What do you do for fun? Alaskan summers are the best! I try to be outside as much as possible. I enjoy hiking and exploring this awe- some state. Our family enjoys taking road trips and exploring new places. Camping and fishing are a must, and it’s always great to find “new” places that you fall in love with. I am also slowly teaching myself how to garden, and I have started gathering seeds in preparation for planting this summer. I love to cook and bake, so any chance our family has to have people over and share a great meal we try to do so. And in the winter, I love reading by the fire, catching up on movies and tv shows and spending time with family and friends. Anything else you want to share? Thank you for letting me share my story! I am excited to see what the future holds for the mining industry and am glad to be a part of helping advocate for mining in our great state.
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our interactions with those outside the industry. If we can utilize op- portunities to showcase the rigorous processes of accountability that are in place for this industry and the current and future possibilities of mining and the positive impact that it can have throughout our economy, it will be beneficial to us. What keeps you awake at night? I have two kids, so for me it’s how fast things change in our world and how many things that they must con- tend with that I never even had to think about. Sometimes it’s hard to not get discouraged. I want a better world for my kids than I had, and I know my parents felt the same way for me. It can be overwhelming to look at things where you want to see change and wonder how you can make a difference. But every person is capable of making an impact and sometimes what we see as something small can turn into something much bigger down the line. We often won’t know the affects our actions will
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