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Heidi Shepard

Heidi Shepard

Associate Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

hgshepard@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Harmony, Developer, Context, Intellection, Individualization
Zodiac sign: Capricorn

My name is Heidi Shepard and I am a long-time SLI program participant. I worked in the program for 4 years as an undergraduate student, which opened so many doors for me. My favorite part of this job is students, so come visit us!

Adam Wurster

Adam Wurster

Student Leadership and Involvement Staff

uaf-sli@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Analytical, Restorative, Intellection, Arranger, Connectedness 
Zodiac Sign: Pisces

My name is Adam Wurster and I have been apart of SLI for 2 ½ years as an undergraduate student and have the amazing opportunity to return as staff. I mostly deal with our website and assist in the development of UAF's campus engagement platform, Nanook Engage!

Katharine Cecil

Katharine Cecil

SLI Student Volunteer Assistant

uaf-sli@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Restorative, Futuristic, Intellection, Learner, and Responsibility
Zodiac sign: Cancer 

I am the volunteer coordinator for the SLI office, and my goal for this year is to connect as many students with volunteer opportunities both on and off of campus as possible. After UAF I'd like to become an ESL teacher. 

Alanna Greenwell

Alanna Greenwell

Student Leadership and Organizations Assistant

uaf-sli@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Input, Futuristic, Restorative, Significance, Focus
Zodiac Sign: Leo

My name is Alanna Greenwell and I work in the SLI Office as a Student Leadership and Organizations Assistant. In my job, I am able to come up with programs and ideas for UAF students, and make exciting things happen! I’m a Communications major and my passions are photography as well as traveling and meeting new people wherever I go. I also love rock climbing and VW vans! 

Gerald Montuya

Gerald Montuya

AB Lead / Student Leadership Assistant

uaf-sli@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Strategic, Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Input
Western Zodiac and Chinese Zodiac Sign: Aquarius and Rabbit
 
Hi all, my name is Gerald Montuya and this is my fur daughter, Enchi. I was born in Cebu, Philippines, but was raised in Alaska all my life. I'm currently the lead organizer for Alternative Break, and am also doing some programming on leadership development and the intersection of fitness! My passions lie in these areas, so I hope to serve the UAF community well. After graduating from UAF, I hope to go to graduate school and pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on prosthetics.

Kennedi Davis

Kennedi Davis

Traditions Board Chair

uaf-sao@alaska.edu | 907-474-1170

Strengths: Significance,  Futuristic, Individualization, Focus, Maximizer 
Zodiac sign: Pisces

My name is Kennedi, and I work as the Traditions Board Chair. This is my second year at UAF as a Film major. After UAF I'd like to pursue a career in acting or screenwriting. Come by the SLI Office and tell me what your favorite movie is!