ANNELIESE ROBERTS
Anchorage
Summary
Strategic executive leader with extensive experience directing legislative operations, public policy initiatives, occupational health and safety programs, regulatory compliance efforts, risk management strategies, and multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to strengthen safety culture, develop organizational strategy, lead complex projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable results across government and private-sector environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Staffer
STATE OF ALASKA LEGISLATURE
03.2026 - Current
- Provide policy analysis, legislative research, constituent services, and committee support with a primary focus on natural resources, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and budget matters. Serve as subject matter support staff for the Senate Resources and Transportation Committees while assisting with the development and advancement of legislation.
- Staff the Senate Resources and Transportation Committees, providing research, analysis, meeting support, and policy recommendations on complex legislative issues.
- Research, draft, and analyze legislation, amendments, committee substitutes, resolutions, and fiscal proposals.
- Develop and draft floor amendments, budget amendments, briefing materials, committee documents, talking points, and policy memoranda.
- Conduct policy analysis on issues involving energy, natural resources, transportation, infrastructure, taxation, and state government operations.
- Assist constituents with state agency issues, legislative inquiries, and resolution of constituent concerns.
- Track legislation and regulatory developments, providing strategic recommendations and technical expertise on pending policy issues.
Safety Consultant
SAFELOGIC ALASKA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided health, safety, and environmental consulting services to clients across multiple industries, supporting regulatory compliance, risk management, safety program development, and operational excellence.
- Developed and implemented HSE programs, policies, and procedures tailored to client operations.
- Authored HSE manuals, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other safety documentation.
- Conducted client site assessments, audits, and compliance evaluations.
- Supported safety strategies and risk mitigation planning for client projects.
- Coordinated with field consultants and technicians to ensure consistency in safety practices and training.
- Provided guidance to clients regarding OSHA compliance, safety management systems, and industry best practices.
Chief of Staff
STATE OF ALASKA LEGISLATURE
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Served as principal advisor and senior staff leader supporting legislative operations, policy development, constituent engagement, communications, and strategic initiatives.
- Led communication, administration, research, and public relations efforts supporting legislative priorities.
- Drafted and reviewed legislative correspondence, amendments, and policy documents.
- Coordinated with stakeholders and agencies to advance legislative objectives.
- Advised elected leadership on legislative strategy, public policy matters, budget priorities, constituent concerns, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Develop committee materials, policy analyses, briefing documents, talking points, floor speeches, newsletters, public communications, and media responses.
- Supervised, mentored, and developed staff, interns, and administrative personnel while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
Municipal Safety Manager
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Provided strategic leadership for city-wide safety programs, regulatory compliance, risk management, workforce safety initiatives, and organizational safety culture across municipal departments and operations.
- Reduced Workers' Compensation claims by 16% and auto liability costs by 27% through comprehensive safety initiatives.
- Directed organization-wide safety culture transformation efforts.
- Led regulatory compliance programs and coordinated safety initiatives across municipal operations.
- Developed partnerships with agencies and stakeholders to improve workplace safety outcomes.
- Standardized training, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Developed and standardized enterprise safety programs, training systems, and compliance processes.
Safety Manager / Office Manager
COOK INLET TUG & BARGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed safety, compliance, and administrative operations for a marine transportation company operating in Alaska's demanding maritime environment.
- Designed and implemented a company-wide safety training program resulting in more than 600 accident-free days.
- Established a multi-company Safety Council to improve communication and operational performance.
- Managed certification efforts for the American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program.
- Directed safety compliance, training initiatives, and administrative operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Master of Science (MS) - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Program Development
- OSHA Compliance
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Program & Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Organizational Development
- Training & Workforce Development
- Policy Development
Timeline
Legislative Staffer
STATE OF ALASKA LEGISLATURE
03.2026 - Current
Safety Consultant
SAFELOGIC ALASKA
08.2025 - 03.2026
Chief of Staff
STATE OF ALASKA LEGISLATURE
01.2022 - 08.2025
Municipal Safety Manager
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
01.2015 - 01.2022
Safety Manager / Office Manager
COOK INLET TUG & BARGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science (MS) - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
Columbia Southern University