Board of Directors

A Message from our 2020-2021 President, Kirsten Tschofen

I am honored to serve as your elected President for 2020/2021! When I arrived in Anchorage in the dead of winter in 2018 I struggled to make connections and find my place in this new city. Becoming a member of APWA made a huge difference for me: I made new friends, learned new skills as a board member, and helped raise money for our non-profit partner. This is why I am so pleased to have the opportunity to serve as President this year. We have had so many wonderful leaders in the past, I certainly have big shoes to fill, and I promise I will do my best.

This year I hope to keep the wonderful traditions of this organization alive, and perhaps begin new ones. I am excited to tap into the positive energy and talents that members of our organization bring as we join together to create fun and meaningful events and activities, and continue our community service efforts on behalf of this year’s non-profit partner Chugach Park Fund.

If you are new to APWA, I would like to extend a warm welcome, and if you are a seasoned member I thank you for your continued dedication to our organization. There are many ways for you to engage with APWA - you can participate in any of our activity groups, attend our monthly gatherings and special events, help plan our fundraising activities, and even join the board.

We are a diverse group of women of all ages, who come from Alaska and around the world. We welcome members who work in the petroleum industry and their partners, as well as non-industry members. What we all have in common is our shared desire to Meet new people at social events and activities, Grow through new experiences, and Give back to our community through volunteerism and financial support. I truly believe APWA offers something for everyone, and look forward to serving you this year.

Our Leadership

The Anchorage Petroleum Women's Association and its 501(c)3 subsidiary (the Anchorage Petroleum Women's Foundation) are led by volunteers from the Anchorage community. Listed below is our 2020-2021 Executive Board and Standing Committee. Feel free to contact any of the members listed. If you are unsure of who to contact, visit our By-Laws or Contact Us.

If you are interested in learning more about serving on our Board of Directors, please Contact Us. We look forward to learning more about you and seeing how your interests might align with our current needs.