Who We Are
The Alliance is a collaborative effort of multiple and diverse partners across Alaska who recognize the impacts of alcohol misuse on individuals and communities. We are personally and professionally committed to working together to address this complex problem in our state.
Our primary goal is to connect and engage communities as partners — increasing protective factors, reducing risk factors, and changing social norms — to prevent underage alcohol use and eliminate adult misuse in Alaska.
Our Journey Here
Our Team
Regional Co-Chairs
In Alliance pre-proposal work, it became apparent that in order to do this work effectively we cannot simply rely on meeting at a statewide level. Regional breakouts of The Alliance help determine what is working and what challenges and expectations exist at the regional level. There is also the reality that Recover Alaska does not hold all the important relationships, nor should we.
The purpose of identifying and collaborating with a regional co-chair is to empower leaders around the state to interact with their regional partners in real-time, acting as liaisons between their region and the overall Alliance. The regions, as defined for the purposes of The Alliance, are Northern, Southwest, Anchorage/Mat-Su, Gulf Coast, Interior, and Southeast. This regional breakout is likely to expand as The Alliance grows.
Recover Alaska Staff - Our Coordinator
Tesia Bobrycki (teh-sha)
Alliance Coordinator
tbobrycki@recoveralaska.org
Tesia is the Prevention & Education Manager for Recover Alaska and coordinator of The Alliance. Based in Cordova, Alaska, she lives aboard a 30-foot sailboat and spends much of her time navigating Prince William Sound or diving professionally. Passionate about Alaska's natural beauty, Tesia enjoys being in the woods, putting up food, and sharing meals with others.
With over a decade of experience in nonprofit program management focused on Indigenous rights, Tesia has dedicated her career to supporting grassroots initiatives and community-driven solutions. She excels at bridging statewide initiatives with individual advocacy and has recently led programs promoting ocean access and regenerative economic development, including seaweed farming throughout Prince William Sound and across Alaska.
Tesia is committed to reducing the harms of alcohol and creating meaningful change in communities across the state. Her work is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and accountability, with a focus on amplifying the impact of individuals, organizations, and statewide efforts.
