Zoe Okleasik
Nome,Alaska
Summary
As a student, I am still working towards the goals of making Alaska and the Arctic a better place for my generation and our future generations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CO Chair of Youth Board
Youth Together For Arctic Futures
01.2024 - Current
- Attend and speak at international conferences about our changing climate and the affects it has on our mental health.
- Collaborated with our chair and secretary to create our bi-monthly board meeting agenda.
- Developed creative solutions to how we can support youth to speak on issues they most care about.
- Developed strong working relationships with the partner organizations and our youth board.
Community Wellness Coordinator
Kawerak
03.2023 - Current
- Organized department meeting schedule.
- Coordinated culture camp, including but not limited to booking flights, finding speakers, and coordinating lodging and food.
- Collaborated with tribes to help meet the needs of bringing culture into the classrooms in 16 villages.
- Co taught two classes in Nome in language and tribal governance.
Youth Ambassador
Arctic Youth Ambassadors
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced youth engagement by organizing community events and workshops.
- Collaborated with local organizations for resource sharing and partnership opportunities.
- Promoted positive behavior among youths by implementing incentive programs and recognition initiatives.
- Evaluated program success by monitoring participant progress, satisfaction, and feedback surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA03.2026
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Public Speaking
- Mentoring abilities
- Innovation mindset
Accomplishments
- Spirit of Youth Discovery Award
Awards
- Spirit of Youth Discovery Award given to a select few Alaskans under the age of 20 for change made statewide.
- Volunteer
- Jr. High Volleyball Coach
- Mentor for Nome Native Youth Leadership Organization
Projects
Youth Engagement, Getting youth excited about advocacy through teaching at the high school (tribal governance and Inupiaq), getting companies, such as native corporations and tribes, to take on more youth in their companies, and talking to policy makers and White House officials excited about youth engagement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Inupiaq
Limited Working
Volunteer
- Jr. High Volleyball assistant coach
- Mentor for Nome Native Youth Leadership Organization
Timeline
CO Chair of Youth Board
Youth Together For Arctic Futures
01.2024 - Current
Community Wellness Coordinator
Kawerak
03.2023 - Current
Youth Ambassador
Arctic Youth Ambassadors
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University - Channel Islands
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