Fairbanks (2017-2019)
Technology Support Technician

I have lived in the Fairbanks area my entire life. I have worked in OIT since 2010 and I am passionate about using and innovating technology to further the goals of the university and employees. I work with statewide staff and university students every day, and I want to do everything I can to contribute to a better environment for all employees, faculty and students.

Fairbanks (2017-2019)
Manager of Compliance, Information and Record Systems

Shiva is Manager of Compliance, Information & Records at University of Alaska System. In this role, he provides oversight and compliance on UA's content management system - OnBase and Payment Card Industry compliance program. He has advanced degree in Physics and MBA from School of Management, UAF. Before coming to UA System office, Shiva worked at University of Alaska Fairbanks for 7 years as a researcher, project manager and faculty. As a project manager and technical point of contact for the Department of Defense program, he led the UAF team on nanotechnology projects. Working with Grants & Contracts, he completed the project successfully in compliance with DOD contract regulations on restricted data management, retention and public disclosure. He has authored 70 technical and trade articles on subjects of interest.

Anchorage (2017-2019)
Office Manger, Land Management

I have been with the University for almost five years. The majority of the time was with Statewide in Fairbanks, working as the former administrative assistant for the vice president of finance as well as being the Butrovich building manager. Last July I moved to Anchorage to work at the UAA Justice Center. I enjoyed my time assisting faculty and students. However, I had the opportunity to return to Statewide in Anchorage with the System Office of Risk Services and I’m happy to be back at Statewide. I have an interest in learning more about the University and in helping to show the University, the Legislature and the community what Statewide does for the University system, that we take the budget situation seriously and what we are doing to lead by example.

Fairbanks (2018-2020)
Office Coordinator/PPA

I am a new staff member at the University of Alaska, joining the university at the end of October, 2017, with the Statewide Human Resources Office. Statistically from California, I’ve moved around frequently living in the midwest, northwest, and Hawaii. I moved to Fairbanks in 2015 when my husband’s employment evolved from a one year contract to permanent work. Serving the SAA provides a great opportunity to continue to learn and grow as a new member of the university and greater Fairbanks community, and to strengthen my relationship with my fellow statewide co-workers.

Fairbanks (2018-2020)
Senior Tax Accountant

I moved to Alaska in ’83 courtesy of the United States Air Force.  My Dad retired in ’92, and we never left. I have a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting. I was an Internal Auditor with the University from 2007-2014 and I received my Certified Internal Auditor designation in March of 2014. I transitioned to SW Payroll in May of 2014 as the Senior Tax Accountant. 

 

Anchorage Member (2018-2020)
Graphic Designer/Photographer

I was born in Lima, Peru but have lived in Alaska since the age of 8. I am a proud graduate of UAA and received my BA in Journalism and Public Relations in 2005. I love living in Alaska but also have a big travel bug. Hiking, jogging and biking on the city trails are some of my favorite things to do along with eating at local restaurants, dressing up and having a great cocktail on a Friday night.

My career with the University just started in October 2017. After working as a procurement buyer for six years for BP Alaska, I realized that I needed a change in careers. Working for the Foundation the last six months has been a great change for me. The goals of the university are important to me. I know how important an education has been to my family and I want to help in some shape or form pass that forward.

Communication within employees and an organization is very important. This is why I am interested in becoming a part of the Statewide Administration Assembly. I was very happy to see the university has a program which allows employees to give feedback, be involved and also do community outreach all in one. Though I will admit I just learned about this assembly, I think my strong love of planning events and being involved would make this a perfect fit for me.

Fairbanks Member (2017-2019)
Interim Manager, Data Center Operations

I was born and raised in Fairbanks, went to Fairbanks public schools, and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from UAF with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Computer Information Systems. My wife and I have chosen to raise our three daughters here in the Interior. I would be honored to serve as an SAA Member. I’m excited to use this opportunity not only for person growth and development, but also as an opportunity to be a more active member of the UA community.

Fairbanks (2018-2019)
UA Scholars Program Coodinator

My name is Caitlin Kaber Lipka and I'm the Program Specialist for the UA Scholars Program. I've worked in this position since November 2017, and I'm loving my new role and the new experiences I'm gaining within the University of Alaska. Prior to working at UA Statewide I worked at UAF in the Office of Admissions as an Admissions Counselor for 5 1/2 years. I was born and raised in Washington state but I have lived in Fairbanks for almost seven years.

I'm interested in serving on SAA because I'm always eager to learn more about UA and also to better connect with my colleagues. I was encouraged to seek service on SAA by my boss, who spoke very highly of her experience serving on SAA. I love any opportunity to learn and seek professional development, and serving on SAA seems like a fantastic way to pursue both opportunities. I feel that my current workload and schedule will allow me to devote adequate time and attention to serving on SAA.