Gloria O'Neill, Board Chair - originally from Soldotna, she is of Yup’ik, Sámi and Irish descent. Ms.O’Neill has served as President and Chief Executive Officer for Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) since 1998. Over the years she has served on various boards including the University of Alaska Board of Regents from 2012 – 2020, a director for the Alaska Native Justice Center since 2017, appointed to the board of Alaska Federation of Natives in 2013, and serves as Chair of the Nudlaghi Leadership Institute. She is a Fellow of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Children and Family Fellowship Program. In addition to the aforementioned, Ms. O’Neill serves as Chair for the National Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children. Ms. O’Neill earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Alaska Pacific University, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage. In her time off she enjoys spending time with her husband, Roger Phillips, two stepsons, Owen and Hunter Phillips, and her daughter, Ravynn Nothstine.

Born in Anchorage with her family history from the village of Tatiltlek, is a longstanding leader in the native community. She graduated with a degree in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a Business Degree from Gulf Coast Community College. She serves on various boards including her positions as Director and Convention Committee Chair for Alaska Federation of Natives, Board Treasurer for the Tatitlek Corporation, and Chairman of the Board for Chugach Alaska Corporation. We are pleased to have Sheri serve on our board as Vice Chair for Nudlaghi Leadership Institute. In her time off she enjoys spending time with her husband Gary and their two children, Anastasia and Bo.

A Senior Fellow at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, with support from the Vancouver, Washington-based M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. She was appointed by President Joe Biden, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting board of directors in 2023. Kaplan served as President and CEO of Alaska's largest philanthropy, Rasmuson Foundation, from 2001-2022, and was the Foundation's first employee in 1995. Kaplan first visited Silver Salmon Creek in 1995 and, for 20 years, has hosted non-profit retreats at the facility. She is a founder of Nudlaghi Leadership Institute and represents donors on the board of directors.

A lifelong Alaskan of Aleut descent, an enrolled Tribal member of the Ninilchik Traditional Council, and a shareholder of Cook Inlet Region (CIRI), an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, Carol has significantly contributed to both residential and commercial sectors. As a Community Fellow and Strategist for Weidner Apartment Homes, Carol focuses on community engagement, housing policy advocacy, legislative support, investment in housing development, and homelessness initiatives. From 1989 to 2000, Carol served as VP of Acquisition, Disposition, and Asset Management at CIRI, overseeing a diverse real estate portfolio across several states. In 2023, she was elected to CIRI's Board of Directors, chairing the Nominating and Governance Committee. As President and CEO of Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) for over 24 years, Carol led the organization in growing its portfolio from 267 to over 1,700 affordable rental properties across various Alaskan communities. CIHA's mission is to create housing opportunities that empower and build communities, reflecting Alaska Native values. Carol's work at CIHA included establishing a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to offer lower-cost homeownership and support for small business entrepreneurs. Recognized for her contributions, Carol has received numerous awards and served on various boards, commissions, and committees advancing housing policy and the well-being of Alaska Natives. She remains deeply committed to serving her people and is a proud Alaskan of Aleut descent.

An accomplished leader with extensive experience managing Alaska Native Corporations and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. As President and CEO of Ninilchik Native Association, Inc. (NNAI) and Chairman of the Ninilchik Traditional Council, Greg demonstrates strong leadership and a deep understanding of Alaska Native protocols and issues. He has a proven track record of effectively representing NNAI and the Ninilchik Traditional Council. Greg's career includes managing Summit Holding, LLC, where he oversees subsidiaries like White Mountain Construction and Red Point Construction, LLC. He has been instrumental in expanding Summit Holding's business footprint, particularly in government construction. A U.S. Navy Seabees and Vietnam veteran, Greg has decades of experience in the oil industry, having worked for ARCO, Conoco, and ConocoPhillips. He advanced from Operator to Lead Operator to Operations Representative, responsible for well maintenance, project oversight, and new project development. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Greg is a commercial fisherman in Clam Gulch, Alaska, and serves as Starosta of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Orthodox Church. Known for his integrity, honesty, and exemplary leadership, Greg Encelewski continues to positively impact the Ninilchik community and beyond.

April Kyle of Dena’ina Athabascan descent and a Ninilchik Tribal member as well as a Cook Inlet Region, Inc. shareholder. She began her career at Southcentral Foundation 21 years ago and has been the president and CEO since 2020. SCF is a customer-owned system that provides health care and related services to approximately 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people. SCF is a two-time Malcolm Baldrige Award-winning system. April received her master’s degree from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. In 2013 she was nominated by her peers and received the Top 40 Under 40 award from the Alaska Journal of Commerce, and in 2014 completed the Alaska Pacific University Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program. April serves on the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation, Recover Alaska board of directors, as well as NLI. She is a hockey mom, known for her ability to tie ice skates at 15° below zero. During hockey season you will always find April at the rink cheering on the kids. A lifelong Alaskan, April enjoys all things outdoors including hiking, fishing, and exploring with her partner Matt.

As CIRI’s president, Tabetha Toloff oversees the Company’s ANCSA mission and operations, spearheads stakeholder engagement, and provides strategic oversight of Shareholder Relations, Shareholder + Descendant Programs and Corporate Affairs departments. Tabetha is a CIRI Shareholder of Athabascan descent and an enrolled member of the Salamatof Tribe in Kenai. She is also a shareholder of Bering Straits Native Corporation and Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Tabetha brings to her role as president broad business acumen, strong leadership competencies and a deep understanding of the history, importance, and priorities of ANCSA, Alaska Native corporations and Tribes. She spent 10 years as the chief administrative officer/vice president of institutional advancement for Cook Inlet Tribal Council, a CIRI-affiliated designated Tribal organization, before coming on as CIRI’s president in 2025. She previously held management and leadership roles at CIRI, The CIRI Foundation, and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Tabetha holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Alaska Pacific University (APU), a master’s degree in organizational leadership/certificate in servant leadership from Gonzaga University, and a graduate certificate from APU’s Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP). Her list of professional/community affiliations and volunteer board/committee service includes the ANCSA Regional Association, Alaska Federation of Natives, Alaska Native Heritage Center, and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Investor’s Council. She was a 2022 inductee into the Anchorage ATHENA Society, which selects its female members based on outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and community involvement.

Shauna Hegna is an Alutiiq leader dedicated to making a difference for Alaska Native people and communities. Since 2017, she has served as President of Koniag, the Alaska Native regional corporation owned by more than 4,600 Alutiiq Shareholders with roots in the Kodiak Archipelago.   Before becoming President, Shauna was the Executive Vice President of Shareholder Services at Koniag. She also held key positions including Chief Administrative Officer at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Vice President of Shareholder Services at Afognak Native Corporation, and Deputy Director at RurAL CAP.  Shauna holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Alaska and a graduate certificate in Alaska Native Executive Leadership from Alaska Pacific University. Shauna is an Anchorage ATHENA Society inductee, a YWCA Women of Achievement awardee, a German Marshall Memorial Fellow, and she was named one of the Native American Top Forty Under 40 and Alaska Top Forty Under 40.  Her service on various Boards demonstrates her commitment to giving back to the community. Shauna currently serves as Chair of ANCSA Regional Association and Housing Alaskans. Additionally, she serves on the Boards of Northrim BanCorp, the University of Alaska Foundation, and others.  She is a Shareholder of Koniag and Afognak Native Corporation, and a tribal citizen of the Native Village of Afognak and Native Village of Port Lions.  Shauna lives in Girdwood, Alaska, with her husband Josh, where they have passed their love of the water and mountains to their two college-age children.