Marie (she/her) is a mama, educator and dreamer who is obsessed with blueberry picking, impromptu living-room dance parties, and the light in a young person’s eyes when they feel seen and heard. With a desire to become an educator outside of traditional settings, she applied the skills she had gained delving into her Alaskan, Midwestern and Scandinavian story to support youth in exploring their own stories through film. That initiative has now grown into See Stories. Marie lives on Dena’ina Land.

Alicia (she/her) is an educator and creative who is passionate about her faith, family, nature, education, and dark chocolate. She is curious, compassionate, and creative, and has worked in Alaska and internationally sharing stories through photography and writing. As Communications Coordinator, Alicia manages See Stories' social media, website, and newsletter and finds ways to ground See Stories programs in nature. Alicia lives on Sugpiaq Land.

Seth (he/him) lives on Lingít Aaní (Tlingit) Land and has taught science in classrooms between Washington and Alaska for the past 10 years. You can find him spending most of his time exploring the waters and mountains of South East Alaska with his wife and their dog, Trout. He is also the founder and Education Director for Fathoms Alaska, a wilderness program for adolescents and young adults. Seth will manage our multi-week digital storytelling workshops in villages and communities around Alaska, and expand programming into the greater Southeast Alaska region.

Megan (she/her) lives on Dena'ina lands in Anchorage. Before joining See Stories, she worked in education as a high school social studies teacher and with Alaska Youth for Environmental Action. Megan believes in the power of bringing people together, sharing stories, and forging connections. She enjoys playing outside, gardening, and cooking with her husband and two children. As Educator Programs Manager, she leads professional development for educators and creates lesson plans to accompany See Stories films.

Hanna Agasuuq Sholl is a Sugpiaq artist & educator and lives in Kodiak. She collaborates with See Stories on developing a Kodiak-specific Indigenous enslavement curriculum for teachers to implement in their classrooms. She also leads a dedicated team of Indigenous creators to create a curriculum on Indigenous enslavement in regions throughout Alaska. Her commitment to preserving and sharing these unique stories is invaluable to See Stories' mission.

Iqlas Dubed is a student at the University of Alaska Anchorage who first connected with See Stories at East Anchorage High School. Originally from the Somali Region of Ethiopia, she’s passionate about justice, equality, and the power of storytelling to create cultural understanding. Iqlas is a poet and writer who dreams of becoming a human rights attorney and published author. She hopes to use both law and literature to advocate for positive social change.

Connor Meyer is a Yakutat Tlingit Tribe member and professional photographer  working as a Cultural Media Intern Mentor for all three youth interns. Connor was born and raised in Yakutat, where he developed a special relationship with the unique ecosystems of the forest and ocean environment. Connor’s lifelong relationship with the community of Yakutat, paired with his unique skill set as a professional photographer allows him the opportunity to educate the youth of his community through a culturally-responsive lens; with a focus on prioritizing positive outcomes for youth.

Takondwa (she/her) is an educator, writer, and researcher with a commitment to work in the digital humanities. She’s obsessed with questions at the intersection of technology, culture, and storytelling. Throughout her career, she has designed curricula, worked in children’s edutainment, produced podcasts, and managed edtech product development. Takondwa believes that teachers hold up the sky, that stories can bring liberation, and that both are crucial for our collective survival. She serves as Development Manager to support the magic at See Stories.