Audrey is a dedicated volunteer with Petersburg Medical Center Youth Programs, contributing hundreds of hours of service. She has committed herself to supporting younger children while continuing to develop her skills. Audrey leads by example, showing children and her peers how to approach challenges with a positive attitude.
Diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, Galen uses his journey to lift up others. Galen turns personal goals into meaningful community action such as completing the Fairbanks Equinox Marathon to raise support, hosting fundraisers for a summer camp that supports kids with disabilities, and creating an event to raise awareness of what it’s like to walk in his shoes.
Jack is the leader of Fairbanks West Valley High School’s suicide prevention program, Sources of Strength. He serves as a powerful role model for other young men at the school. He is currently spearheading a project raising money to make mental health bags for a local homeless youth shelter.
Libby serves as a Mentor in Training with Petersburg Medical Center Youth Programs, contributing hundreds of volunteer hours. She has participated in training alongside staff members to strengthen her skills as a caregiver and young educator. Alaska faces significant concerns around youth mental health and Libby helps address this challenge.
Sarah serves on both her local and statewide student government organizations including serving as vice president. She also has a youth seat on her local school board. Through her role, she helps other students address issues that they are concerned about by helping them clearly present their ideas which results in real impact in the state. Some issues she has helped address are gun violence, mental health awareness, menstrual product accessibility, and use of artificial intelligence in schools.
Valentina is the founder of a youth-led nonprofit organization called Furry Tail Endings Foundation with the mission to support local animal shelters and rescues across Anchorage through donations, delivering appreciation cards to staff/rescuers, advocating and spreading awareness regarding animal-welfare.
