Staff

Directory
Name/Email Title Phone
Josh Hovis Wood Center for Student Engagement Director 907-474-6026
Edward Tinajero Associate Director of Operations and Auxiliaries 907-474-6697
Ray Alda  Student Activities Coordinator 907-474-6004
Casey Scroggins Pub Manager 907-474-7805
Hudson Bolduc Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator 907-474-6369
RJ Mikulski Marketing Manager 907-474-6028
Christi Kemper Sustainability Coordinator 907-474-5072
Gretchen Bates Orientation Coordinator 907-474-6295
Kevin Huo Student Media Coordinator 907-474-7054

 

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ the Wood Center staff

Josh Hovis

Josh Hovis

Wood Center for Student Engagement Director

Edward Tinajero

Edward Tinajero

Associate Director of Operations and Auxiliaries

Edward Tinajero is a dedicated individual with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (2017) and a Master's of Business Administration (2020) from the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks. Since his arrival in Fairbanks, Edward has consistently demonstrated his passion and commitment by serving in various student employee and staff positions within the university. As the Operations Manager at the Center for Student Engagement, Edward's expertise lies in change management, skillfully adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the university environment. Edward oversees the Information Desk, Polar Alley, and the Wood Center building operations.

Casey Scroggins

Casey Scroggins

Pub Manager

Casey Scroggins is a successful individual known for his humorous thinking and ability to inspire teams to achieve their goals. Casey is excited to be working with students and collaborating with campus and community partners. Casey really enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Hudson Bolduc

Hudson Bolduc

Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Nanook Diversity and Action Center

Hudson moved to Fairbanks, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ from California back in 2016. He graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ during COVID in 2020 with his Bachelors of Science and completed his Masters in Business Administration from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 2022. When Hudson is not at work you can catch him snowboarding or camping depending upon the season. Hudson is the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for the Nanook Diversity and Action Center. He strives to create a campus culture of respect where all students can be their authentic selves. Hudson is the advisor for the Students of Color Association, advises the Nanook Diversity Action Center Council, leads students through the Virgie Dunlap King Academy for Social Change, and puts on programming for First-Generation college students. He provides professional development opportunities for students, staff, and faculty via trainings such as Gender Inclusion 101, Safe Zone, QPR Suicide Prevention, and more. He also organizes Lavender Graduation and helps plan the First-Gen Cording Ceremony. If you have questions about how to get involved with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's diverse campus culture, come down to wood center suite 101m and Hudson can help you get involved with student life here at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

RJ Mikulski

RJ Mikulski

Marketing Manager

@nanookengage

Christi Kemper

Christi Kemper

Sustainability Coordinator

Christi was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 2010. She has been helping ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students incorporate sustainability into campus life and the greater community since 2013 and is honored to work for one of the most unique and student-driven sustainability programs in the country. The Office of Sustainability currently houses the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Recycling pickups program, the Green Bikes shop, the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ FreeStore, the Wood Center Food Pantry, the Upcycle Annex, and the Nanook Grown program.  If you have an idea to make the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community more sustainable give her a call - she'll let you know how to make it happen!

Gretchen Bates

Gretchen Bates

Student Activities and Orientation Coordinator

Gretchen moved to Fairbanks in the Spring of 2023, from the Raleigh, North Carolina area. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from Christopher Newport University and her Masters of Education in Student Affairs from Clemson University. As the Student Activities and Orientation Coordinator, Gretchen hosts late night and weekend programming for all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students, coordinates the reservation of Arctic Java, advises the Nanook Traditions Board, and coordinates New Student Orientation for incoming Nanooks. Gretchen strives to help create an environment where all students can feel a sense of belonging at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

Ray Alda

Ray Alda

Student Activities Coordinator

Ray is a first-generation Filipino-American from Anchorage, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. She first came to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 2017 for her undergraduate studies and worked as a student ambassador at the Office of Admissions, where she eventually became an admissions counselor in 2021. In her role as the Student Activities Coordinator, Ray hosts various activities and programming for all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students throughout the academic year and advises the Traditions Board. While working at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, Ray found her passion for working with students and helping them build a community through meaningful connections and experiences.

Kevin Huo

Kevin Huo

Student Media Coordinator

Kevin is the Student Media Coordinator overseeing KSUA radio, Sun Star newspaper, and Concert Board. Kevin first arrived at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 2017 from the San Francisco Bay Area with a distinct interest in the Arctic. At that time he began his undergraduate degree majoring in Political Science and Anthropology. Kevin was the Production Director for KSUA for 2 years, General Manager of KSUA for 2 years, and has been involved with Student Media in various capacities. In 2022 Kevin began a Masters degree in Arctic and Northern studies focusing on climate policies in the north. Kevin has a distinct interest in ethnography, journalism, and media. Kevin is passionate about volleyball, films, and music outside of Student Media. Kevin enjoys working with the different Student Media teams and is always looking to collaborate.