2011 Summer Interns

Students Find Great Value in Internships
	Andrea Iqitqiraq Itivliq Adams Hometown: Noatak, Alaska School: Sophomore, accounting, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: Accounting, NDC, Anchorage, Alaska "I am amazed at how much I learned."

	Tim Aqukkasuk Argetsinger Hometown: Kotzebue, Alaska School: Master’s candidate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, emphasis in education policy and management Internship: Governmental Affairs, NANA Regional Corporation, Kotzebue "I’d like to earn a doctorate in education and live in our region."

	Stefanie Armstrong Hometown: Kotzebue School: Junior, civil engineering with a minor in mathematics, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: WHPacific Transportation, engineering intern, Anchorage "This job makes me want to pursue several different degrees simultaneously."

	Kolaiah Baker Hometown: Anchorage School: Sophomore, mechanical engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: NANA Construction, mechanical estimator in the estimation department, Anchorage "NANA is providing me an opportunity to get a glimpse at what it really is like to be an engineer."

	Mabel Baldwin-Schaeffer Hometown: Kiana, Alaska School: Senior, environmental studies, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: Sivuniq, environmental scientist/engineering intern; Anchorage "Actual experience is what employers look for when hiring new grads."

	Christopher Black Hometown: Kotzebue School: Junior, business administration; Haskell Indian Nations University Internship: Akima Management Services; contracting, procurement, Federal Acquisition Regulations and 8(a) regulations; Charlotte, N.C. "After school, I would love to work for NANA."

	Angie Coffin Hometown: Noorvik, Alaska School: Junior, accounting; University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: NDC, Accounting and Financial Standards and Controls departments, Anchorage "The internship allows me to network with NANA shareholder and business professionals."

	Alan Conwell Hometown: Kotzebue School: Junior, business administration; University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: Akima DTSV, human resource generalist/intern; Alexandria, Va. "It’s been a great experience being away from home."

	Laresha Curtis Hometown: Kotzebue School: Junior, business administration, Johnson C. Smith University Internship: Kisaq, LLC, marketing and proposal intern; Carlsbad, Calif. "I believe NANA is preparing for my future."

	Frank Dayo Hometown: Kotzebue School: Sophomore, construction management; University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: Kisaq-RQ; general contracting, project engineering and construction management intern, Carlsbad "This internship has done so much for me."

	Kim Frey Hometown: Anchorage School: Sophomore, electrical engineering; University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: WHPacific, electrical engineering, Anchorage "This is a huge opportunity that NANA has provided for me and other interns."

	Stephen Hansell Hometown: Anchorage School: Freshman, civil or mechanical engineering; University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: DOWL HKM, Civil Engineering Department intern, Anchorage "I love working out in the field and doing inspections and seeing how the engineers help the clients in getting their plans out."

	Amber Harris Hometown: Anchorage School: Sophomore, human services; Alaska Pacific University Internship: AKIMA, human resources intern; Alexandria "This internship has changed my mind about what I want to do in the future."

	Cory Jackson Hometown: Anchorage School: Sophomore, psychology with a minor in paralegal, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: NDC, Legal Department records analyst intern, Anchorage "Hopefully I can one day become a full-time employee."

	LaTia Jackson Hometown: Kiana School: Sophomore, biology with a minor in philosophy, North Park University Internship: Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC; Air Force multimedia development; Hampton, Va. "I plan to work for NANA and be a positive role model for other students from the NANA region."

	Tracy Porter Hometown: Scio, Oregon School: Graduated with a B.A. in business marketing and a minor in Spanish, Southern Oregon University Internship: Qivliq, marketing intern; Herndon "Working with Qivliq in the federal sector has opened my eyes to a whole new world of business."

	Richard Reuben Hometown: Kotzebue School: Freshman, physician assistant; University of Minnesota at Morris Internship: Akima Management Services, Information Technology Department intern, Charlotte "I want to move back home to Alaska and provide services to our people."

	Sierra Sampson Hometown: Kiana School: Freshman, physical science focus; Alaska Christian College Internship: NDC, IT Department intern, Anchorage "NANA is providing me with excellent experience in the work field."

	Mike Scanlan Hometown: Anchorage School: Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, University of Alaska Anchorage Internship: Truestone Communications, Government IT project management intern, Herndon "The past 6 weeks have been such a great eye opening experience for me."

	Tirrell Thomas Hometown: Kotzebue School: Senior, Journalism and Public Communications, University of Alaska Internship: NDC, Communications and Marketing Department intern, Anchorage "I love it here."

	Nancy Westbury Hometown: Selawik, Alaska School: Freshman, accounting, American Military University Internship: Akima Management Services, business management intern, Charlotte "Being an intern has drastically changed my life."

	Forrest Williams Hometown: Kiana School: Junior, engineering with a minor in mathematics, Fort Lewis College Internship: Qivliq, LLC, Finance Department intern; Herndon "The internship will hopefully open new doors for my career."