CDVSA is Recruiting for two (2) new Public Board members
These positions are general public member positions and are vacant as of October 20th, 2023 & March 13th, 2024.
A person who receives compensation from or is an employee of the State of Alaska or a domestic violence, sexual assault, or crisis intervention or prevention program may not be appointed as a public member of the council.
(AS 18.66.020 (c)
If you are interested in this position you can apply to Boards and Commissions at:
Apply for a Board Appointment - Mike Dunleavy (alaska.gov).
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CDVSA Welcomes new Board Members
Elizabeth Jerue
Ms. Jerue was appointed to the newly created Alaska Native Tribal public seat. Ms. Jerue is currently the Tribal Government and Justice Division Deputy Director at Tanana Chiefs Conference in Fairbanks, providing program oversight, creating and implementing budgets, and provides technical assistance to 37 federally recognized tribes. We are excited to have Elizabeth join the CDVSA team.
Ryan Bird
Mr. Bird was appointed to one of our open Public Member Seats. Ryan is coming to us after a 20 year career on the Coast Guard which included working as a victim's advocate for the military. While stationed in San Antonio, he also spent time volunteering as a hospital advocate at the sexual assault crisis center there. Now in Alaska, Ryan is working as a middle school teacher in Anchorage. We are excited to have Ryan join the CDVSA team.
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