Joelle Hall

President

Joelle Hall is the Alaska AFL-CIO's President, formerly the Political Director, and has been on board since 2006. She is a proud member of UFCW, Local 1496. She has a long resume of political experience from running extensive issue campaigns to heading up the efforts of the AFL-CIO labor program. Joelle served in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She lives in Peters Creek with her husband and two children.

Kim Hays

Political Director

Kim Hays joined the Alaska AFL-CIO in April of 2012. Kim is from a union family of Letter Carriers, where the importance of solidarity was instilled in her from a young age. She is proud member of UFCW, Local 1496. Kim is a UAA graduate with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies and a master's degree in public administration. Kim spends her free time with her husband and three children cooking, reading, and playing in the great outdoors.

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Alex Pieter Baker

Deputy Political Director

Alex Pieter Baker joined the AFL-CIO in January 2021. Alex was raised in a union household of public educators. He is a proud member of UFCW, Local 1496. Alex holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree from Indiana University. Alex is an ever-optimistic Detroit sports fan, an avid chess player, and spends his free time enjoying the outdoors with his dogs.

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Alexander Jorgensen

Communications Director and Office Manager

Alexander Jorgensen officially joined the Alaska AFL-CIO in January 2021. He is a proud member of UFCW, Local 1496. Alex is a proud UAA graduate with a bachelor’s of arts degree in Political Science. At UAA, he served as the USUAA Student Government Speaker and was the 2020 Spring Commencement Speaker. He has previously worked as a legislative intern and as the Save Our State program coordinator.

Emily Peterson-Wood

interior Labor Coordinator

Bio forthcoming