Joe Hayes '97, Executive Director
E-mail: fyalum@uaf.edu
Joe served as representative in the Alaska Legislature and is a UAF alumnus. While attending UAF Joe was the first-ever African-American UAF student body president and UA Student Regent. At graduation he received the Joel Wiegert Award as the outstanding senior man. Joe has been working hard for the university for many years and he will continue to bring his energy and experience to the table and attempt to represent the university and alumni well.
Val Catena, Membership Marketing Coordinator
E-mail: fyuafaa@uaf.edu
Val is retired from the US Air Force where she spent 24 years. She has a bachelor degree in Business Administration and spent 10 years working with membership as a military club manager. Val enjoys interacting with members. She understands the importance of keeping members informed and is committed to promoting the organization and encouraging members to stay involved.
