Rural Outreach:
Linking Knowledge and Resources
with Remote Areas
Prepared by Liz Ross
Rural Needs
James Nageak – Council member from Anaktuvak Pass, “The village needs mentors.”
Joan Johnson – Shareholder Relations for Unalakleet Native Corporation, “Professional Training.”
Alveena Katchatag – Office Manager for Unalakleet Native Corporation – “We need any kind of business help.”
What SOM Can Provide•Training
•Mentoring
•Technical Assistance
•Public Service Assistance
Value to Villages
• Increase business acumen•Mentoring opportunities•Business growth•Economic growth and sustainability in the village, the region, and the state
SOM provides H.O.P.E.
“Helping Others Persevere through Education”
Stepping Stone
RAHI is a stepping stone for SOMstudents
NABL
Native Alaskan Business Leaders supports Native Alaskan and American Indian students interested in business, rural economic development, and other related areas.
Angel Alstrom
• Former RAHI Student• Current SOM Student• Current NABL Officer