Board of Directors
In addition to being a top-notch group of dedicated volunteers, a majority of SAIL’s Board of Directors experience a disability. They are members of communities throughout Southeast Alaska, big and small, with diverse interests and backgrounds. Each is committed to SAIL’s mission of Inspiring Personal Independence and our vision of inclusive, accessible, barrier-free communities for all ages and abilities.
About the Board
The Board of Directors provides leadership, governance, and strategic guidance to support Southeast Alaska Independent Living’s mission. Board members represent communities across Southeast Alaska and bring expertise in advocacy, healthcare, business, education, finance, and community engagement.
Board meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Public participation is encouraged. Outlying areas or interested individuals have the option to call into the board meeting via teleconference. Contact any SAIL office for more information.
Norton Gregory – Chair
Norton Gregory – Chair
Douglas
- Alaska Committee, board member
- CBJ Eaglecrest board member, board member
- Sealaska Heritage Scholarship Committee, former board member
- Juneau Affordable Housing Commission, former board member
- Juneau Assisted Living Task Force, former task force member
- Volunteer Fundraiser: Every Mile Worth It, former member
- AWARE, former board member
- Douglas Island Neighbors Association, former board member
- City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, former Assembly member
- CBJ Douglas Island Advisory Board, former board member
Jim Wright – Vice Chair
Jim Wright – Vice Chair
Juneau
- Adaptive skier with above-knee amputation
- Hiker
- Float Plane Pilot
Mary Gregg – Treasurer
Mary Gregg – Treasurer
Ketchikan
- Parent of an awesome young woman who experiences a disability
- Opportunity House, Board President
Janette Gagnon – Secretary
Janette Gagnon – Secretary
Juneau
- Juneau School District Special Education Teacher – 18 years at JDHS and 4 years & counting at Johnson Youth Center
- 18 years as coach for JDHS Track & Field
- Helped to establish Unified Track & Field in Alaska with Special Olympics Alaska & ASAA
- Former committee chair for the Alaska State Special Education Conference (ASSEC)
Joan Sizemore
Joan Sizemore
Haines
- Ship Captain
- Haines Friends of Recycling, Volunteer
- Lotusland Garden, Volunteer
Harriet Silva
Harriet Silva
Angoon
- Alaska Native Sisterhood, former Treasurer
- Angoon City Council, Treasurer, former Mayor
- Angoon Indian Education Parent Committee, member
- State of Alaska Elections Board, Co-Chair
- Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska, election Chairperson for Angoon
Crystal “K’ayéitl’I” Duncan
Crystal “K’ayéitl’I” Duncan
Sitka
- Born, raised, and long-term resident of Sitka
- Remotely employed as a Regional Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Liaison for SEARHC
- Sitka Tribe of Alaska Education Committee
- ANTHC AN/AI Workforce Development Committee
- City & Borough of Sitka Health Needs and Human Services Commission
- Former Assembly member for City & Borough of Sitka
Jason Fagel
Jason Fagel
Juneau
- Physical Therapist for the Juneau School District (JSD)
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams including special education leadership, related service providers, administrators, and community partners to support students with disabilities.
Melissa O’Bryan
Melissa O’Bryan
Ketchikan
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough Board of Education
- Dravet Syndrome Foundation, Family Network Ambassador
- Dravet Syndrome Foundation, Patient Equity and Inclusion Committee
Brenda Leask
Brenda Leask
Klawock
- H.O.P.E
- Alaska Native Sisterhood/Camp 9
- Local Advisory Council ADF&G
- POW Sea Otter Commission
- PBS Kids-Molly of Denali Cultural Advisor
- City of Klawock Council Member
- Central Council Tlingit and Haida Tribes of AK-Delegate
- Klawock Cooperative Tribal Council Member
- Klawock Coalition
