Meet the Staff


MISSION:
The division of student services will develop and implement programs and opportunities that will first and foremost reflect the culture of Iḷisaġvik College in that we are unapologetically Iñupiaq.

As such we will encourage, mentor, and develop support systems that promote success for our students. We will be empathetic, holistic, and comprehensive with our approaches. We will at all times promote excellence, learning and diversity.

VISION:
The division of student services at Iḷisaġvik College will become an example of local, regional, national, and global excellence in serving indigenous undergraduate Tribal college students.

Emily Gueco
Associate Dean of Students
BCJ, Tiffin University 
907-852-1743
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Simon Aina
Student Life Manager
AA Human Services, Ilisagvik College  
907-852-1726
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Tavita Okesene
Lotu Galuvao
Desmond Selesele
Transportation Specialist 
907-319-8773

Nestor Martinez
Recruiter, College Readiness Coordinator
907-852-1792
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Christine Coll
First Year Coordinator
907-852-1742
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Hal Haynes Jr.
Dean of Students
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
907-852-1766
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Lara Collis
Wellness Coordinator
MA, LCP Leadership Institute of Seattle
907-852-1819
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Moeaunga “Moe” Fangatua
Overnight Monitor
907-852-1766

Janelle Everett
Director of Recruitment
BA, Alabama State University
907-852-1798
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Kalo U’hila
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services
907-852-1758
Email Kalo

Student Support On-call
907-319-8749