BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dannielle Malchoff is currently the First Chief of Port Graham. She is the granddaughter of Tim and Mary Malchoff and Anesia Metcalf. Her parents are Dale and Vivian Malchoff, and her siblings are Nicole Norman and Timothy Malchoff. She has eight children with her partner, Daniel Hetrick.

She grew up subsisting on the land, providing not just for her family but also traditionally giving what she collects to elders or those in her community who cannot get out on the beach. She understands the importance of the resources around her and believes that everyone must work together to sustain their way of life and protect the land and sea.

She spends most of her life in Port Graham but also lived in Anchorage, where she graduated from East High School. She plays many roles in her community, always with the intention of serving her people or finding ways to contribute that support collective growth.

Charlie moved to Seward in the fall of 1984 and has made this area his home. Charlie has been in the food industry for most of his life and is passionate about volunteering around the community at places like the Legion, Senior Center and his local Tribe. He is thankful for the support at Qutekcak Native Tribe and is happy to give back to his community.

Charlie is interested in being informed about the work CRRC does for Chugach Region’s natural resources, fishing rights and subsistence.

Boyd Selanoff has been a commercial fisherman since 1978. He’s been involved in salmon, halibut, black cod, king crab, and snow crab fishing and has sailed all the way from Southeast to Nome, Alaska. He owns his own Bristol Bay salmon boat and permit. Boyd is a husband of 12 years to his beautiful wife and the father of three kids: Braxton, Presleigh, and Saylor. He’s glad to have been chosen to be the CRRC Chairman. He’s happy to represent Chenega IRA Council and to bring an ear and voice to the table and make sure that our concerns and ideas are heard. He looks forward to maintaining a strong future for our region.

Darrel Olsen was born and raised in Cordova, to the late Gilbert and Barbara Olsen. He is Aleut, a Native Village of Eyak Tribal Member, Chugach Alaska Corporation, and The Eyak Corporation shareholder. In addition to the CRRC Board, Darrel sits on the St. Michael Russian Orthodox Church Council, Cordova Salvation Army Advisory Board, Cancer 2×2 Committee, Indian Education Committee for the Cordova School District, and he serves as the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Council Chairman. Previously he worked for the Tatitlek Corporation, Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and Chugachmiut. Darrel is very dedicated to his community and his region and is proud to represent his community. 

Priscilla Evans is Sugpiaq /Russian and has been married to Jeffrey Evans for 30 years. Priscilla was born and raised in Nanwalek, where she currently lives. She is the Second Chief of the Nanwalek IRA Council, currently serves as a Board Member, is an Alternate to the Chugachmiut Board, and is the CRRC representative to the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council. Priscilla attended UAA and studied human resources. She has served her community and region in several capacities including over 10 years of service on the Chugachmiut Board of Directors and over 10 years of service on the English Bay Corporation Boards. She currently serves as the ICWA Coordinator for Nanwalek IRA and was previously the EPA IGAP Coordinator. Priscilla and Jeffrey have 12 children and 22 grandchildren with more on the way! Priscilla enjoys a subsistence lifestyle for her family and community. She is proud of her people and loves the community she lives in. Nanwalek is Heaven on Earth to her. 

Patrick Norman has provided decades of service to the Alaska Native community in the Chugach region. From Port Graham, Patrick serves as the Chief of the Port Graham Village Council, where he was instrumental in establishing clean and renewable energy for the community. Patrick has served as the Chairman of the CRRC Board for over 30 years. He is also on the Alaska Tribal Unity organization representing the Chugach region and currently serves as Chairman of the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority. 

Ariadne “Ari” Schablein, is Aleut from Seward, Alaska. Ari’s birth family comes from St. Paul Island. Ari was Tribally adopted as a toddler and raised by her mother Mrs. Carol Hatch (from Seward) in Anchorage. Ari has a rich history with marine mammal harvesting and living a subsistence lifestyle. At a young age she attended the regional Nuuciq Spirit Camp held on Nuchek Island. She was taught seal hunting, harvesting, and skinning. Since then, she has shared her knowledge with her daughter. Ari is a Qutekcak Native Tribe Member, Board Member of Qutekcak Native Tribe, an alternate for the Chugachmiut board.