Promoting Responsible, Science-BASED Wildlife Management in Alaska
The mission of the Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society is to benefit the long-term health of Alaska’s wildlife and the sustained use and enjoyment of these resources by the public we collectively serve. In meeting our mandate, the Alaska Chapter serves as an objective, science-based organization that provides information and thoughtful analysis on important and relevant issues pertaining to conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
Executive Board
Members of our Executive Board are elected by our membership and serve two-year terms.
Alex Lewis
President
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Ryan Mollnow
Past-President
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Vacant
President-Elect
Jeff Wagner
Secretary-Treasurer
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Tessa Hasbrouck
Southeast AK Representative
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Megan Milligan
Interior/Northern AK Representative
U.S. Geological Survey
Alaska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Arin Underwood
Newsletter Editor (non-voting)
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Rachel Gingras
Southcentral AK Representative
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Blake Chrisler
Student Chapter Representative
(non-voting)
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PEOPLE for Alaska’s Wildlife
Our members work for a variety of public, private, and tribal entities with diverse missions, including wildlife and lands management, research, conservation and stewardship, and policy. The Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society serves as a common forum for wildlife professionals to network and share perspectives on Alaska’s diverse wildlife habitats and populations.
Science-Based Wildlife Research
Policy advising and expertise
networking and collaboration
