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The Arc of Anchorage is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children and adults who experience developmental disabilities or mental health issues so they can lead rich, full, satisfying lives of dignity and purpose. The Arc of Anchorage has been accredited through CARF since 2014.

The Arc of Anchorage was founded in 1957 by a small group of parents at the very beginning of a nationwide shift in how our society thought about people with disabilities. This group of parents came together to fight for the rights of their children with disabilities. Today, The Arc serves over 300 Alaskans who experience disabilities and their families.

The Arc of Anchorage is a chapter of The Arc of the United States, a grassroots organization with more than 140,000 members who are affiliated with nearly one thousand state and local chapters across the country. The Arc of Anchorage is the only chapter of The Arc located in Alaska, and is lead by a board of directors comprised of volunteers from the community.

Our Staff

Behavioral Health Services

Justin Tsurnos

Justin Tsurnos

Director Behavioral Health Services

Peapea Manumalealii

Peapea Manumalealii

Team Leader-Residential Behavioral Health Services

Jennifer “Jen” Russell

Jennifer “Jen” Russell

Peer Support Specialist Team Lead

Sonya Smith

Sonya Smith

Clinical Supervisor

Josh Kieck

Josh Kieck

Team Leader-Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Tifaimoana “Tifa” Aiava

Tifaimoana “Tifa” Aiava

Team Leader-Residential Behavioral Health Services

Julie Sanchez

Julie Sanchez

Behavioral Health Services Intake Coordinator

Community Living Services

Tracy Faas

Tracy Faas

Director of Community Living Services

Tim Slade, RN

Tim Slade, RN

Team Leader (Nurse)

Katrena Betts

Katrena Betts

Assistant Program Director of Community Living Services

Mona Murphy

Mona Murphy

Team Leader, Habilitation Intake

Community Programs

Vanessa Solorio

Vanessa Solorio

Director of Community Programs

Alexandria “Alex” Gazmen

Alexandria “Alex” Gazmen

Team Leader - Rec/Sparc

David McQueen

David McQueen

Team Leader - CE/QL

Kate Day

Kate Day

Service Planner

Compliance & Operations

Jessica McMurray

Jessica McMurray

Corporate Compliance Officer

Lisandra Melendez

Lisandra Melendez

Licensing Compliance Manager

Employment Services

Danny Parish

Danny Parish

Director of Integrated Employment Services

Candase Edwards

Candase Edwards

Team Leader -Integrated Employment Services

Administration

James "Ian" Casey

James "Ian" Casey

Acting Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer

Katherine "Katie" Hegland

Katherine "Katie" Hegland

Chief Financial Officer

Will Vajdic

Will Vajdic

Pick-Up Services/Fleet Manager

Andrea Conter

Andrea Conter

Chief Administrative Officer/Human Resource Director

Kimber Sanborn

Kimber Sanborn

Human Resources Manager

Asiasiga “Sina” Tagaloa

Asiasiga “Sina” Tagaloa

Administrative Assistant

Our Board

Bryce Coryell

Bryce Coryell

PRESIDENT

GCI 

Jerimiah Moog

Jerimiah Moog

TREASURER

ASRC

Neil Hickok

Neil Hickok

DIRECTOR

Sparc: a creative place

Heather Maidl

Heather Maidl

VICE PRESIDENT

Herrington & Co

Ron Davis

Ron Davis

SECRETARY

Bridge Management Services

John Klinkhart

John Klinkhart

DIRECTOR

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