Nudlaghi Leadership Institute
Better Together: Creating Opportunities for All Alaskans to Thrive
About This Session
Across Alaska, leaders are working to expand opportunity, strengthen belonging, and improve quality of life in communities that are increasingly diverse, interconnected, and complex. This session brings together a select group of practitioners and thought leaders who are shaping narratives, designing initiatives, and advancing equity within their organizations and regions. Participants will co-create five concrete recommendations that organizations across Alaska can implement now.
Kim Waller
CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER, MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
Kimberly Y. Waller is the Chief Equity Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage, serving as the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. A lifelong Alaskan, Kim began her career in Alaska media before spending nearly two decades in New York City with major networks including MTV and iHeartRadio. Since returning home in 2018, she has founded the Women's Power League of Alaska and served as Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Foraker Group. Kim holds a B.A. from New York University and an A.L.M. from Harvard University.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE
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How narratives shape public perception, policy, and organizational culture
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Approaches for advancing equity and belonging within institutions
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Strategies for designing initiatives that expand opportunity for all Alaskans
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Tools for communicating values-aligned messages across diverse audiences
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Collective development of five actionable recommendations for statewide impact
Angela Nasuk Cox
ALASKA NATIVE LEADER & COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
Angela Nasuk Cox is a respected Alaska Native leader from Utqiaġvik. With more than 20 years of experience, she has held key leadership roles including Vice President of External Affairs at Rasmuson Foundation and Vice President of Administration at Arctic Slope Native Association. Angela serves on the boards of the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation and the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation. She continues to champion community health, cultural strength, and Indigenous leadership.
