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Teri Cothren began her career in workforce development at the University of Alaska Anchorage (ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åA) shortly after graduating from ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åA and later transitioned to the System Office where she has served in various workforce development roles and currently as Associate Vice President of Workforce Development. In this capacity she is an associate member of the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å Community Campus Directors Council, member of the National Association of State Directors of Advance Career and Technical Education (CTE), served in various board positions and continues to be involved as an engaged member and committee participant for the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education, member of the Board of Directors for the Alaska Safety Alliance, chair of the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å Fisheries, Seafood and Maritime Initiative, co-chair of the Alaska Maritime Education Consortium, and vice chair of the Alaska ACT Council. Cothren also is an active member with CTE partners around the state, including the Alaska Departments of Labor and Workforce Development and Education and Early Development, to implement the Alaska Career and Technical Education Plan and other industry workforce development plans for health, maritime, mining and oil & gas. In 2016, Cothren received the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å Statewide President's Spotlight Award for her contributions in CTE and workforce development.

Cothren is an alumna of ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åA, obtaining an undergraduate degree in psychology, and ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åA Athletics Women's Basketball. She completed a Master of Public Administration from University of Alaska Southeast in 2022 and was recognized by the program faculty as a recipient of the Ernest Gruening Award for Outstanding Graduate.

Aimée Richards carries over 15 years of experience in higher education, including extensive work across student affairs in international recruitment, admissions, advising, and career services. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives that expand access to education and career development for students, strengthen connections between campuses and industry partners, and create opportunities for learners in both urban and rural communities.

Originally from rural Manitoba, Aimée holds a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Winnipeg and an M.Ed. in Post-secondary Studies from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is recognized for her leadership in collaborative projects and strategic partnerships that strengthen workforce pathways and broaden opportunities for learners.