Staff & Board

NeighborWorks Alaska staff photo, summer 2024

Behind every family housed and every neighborhood strengthened is a dedicated team of professionals and community leaders. The NeighborWorks Alaska staff and Board of Directors bring together expertise in affordable housing, supportive services, community development, finance, and nonprofit leadership — united by a shared commitment to Anchorage and communities across Alaska

Staff

Name Position
Jim MacKenzie Executive Director
Tim Geraty Deputy Director
Matt Benedetti Director of Operations
Laura Cox-Wilson Director of Supportive Housing
Lindsey Hajduk Director of Community Engagement & External Affairs
Erica Otten Chief Financial Officer
Lori Nealley Director of Affordable Housing
Eric Thayer Director of Human Resources

Board of Directors

Name Position
Sue Wolfe President
John Ellinwood Vice President
Jonathon Taylor Secretary
Kathleen Plunkett Treasurer
Sean Brown Member
Rachel Butler Member
Sharon Chamard Member
Leslie Isaacs Member
Aaron O’Quinn Member
Sheila Lomby Member
Mary Miner Member
Florence “Shine” Queza Member
Holly Spoth-Torres Member

Messages from our Founders

1983 Message from our Board President

"It's hard to believe we have come this far in just over two years... I would like to personally thank everyone who has helped ANHS achieve its goals these past two years."

Jim Kubitz
Board President, 1983

2002 Message from our founder Faye Connolly

"Residents participating in their neighborhoods are good for the community."

"The best way to get something done is to begin."

Faye Connolly,
Board & Founding Charter member

1987 Message from our first Executive Director

"The Corporation is dedicated to the development of programs that encourage the stability of our neighborhoods and enhance business growth."

Cynthia Parker
Executive Director