University Advancement

Tanya Pont

Tanya Pont

Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Tanya Pont serves as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, where she provides senior executive leadership for the university’s fundraising, alumni and community engagement, marketing and communications, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and institutional events. She leads integrated, data‑driven strategies that enhance UAA’s visibility, strengthen recruitment marketing, increase institutional reputation, and advance student success and long‑term institutional sustainability.

Pont is a member of both the Chancellor’s Executive Council and the Chancellor’s Cabinet, advising the Chancellor on strategic initiatives related to philanthropy, civic engagement, public policy, advocacy, and institutional communications.


Zac Clark outdoor summer portrait
Zac Clark

Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Katie Bender outdoor winter portrait
Katie Bender

Director of Marketing & Communications

Jennifer Motes portrait
Jennifer Motes

Acting Director of Development

Evan Steinberg
Evan Steinberg

Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Officer