our team
The Alliance team is made up of several supporting and leadership roles, including regional co-chairs who ensure local voices guide our work throughout Alaska's diverse communities.
Regional Co-Chairs
The Alliance recognized early on that diverse voices needed to be heard and a part of our decision-making. From this, the regional co-chair position was developed. The main role of a co-chair is to serve as an advisor to The Alliance and share lived experiences and regional knowledge, while informing how our work might affect community members on a local level.
Recover Alaska Staff
alliance Coordinator: Tesia Bobrycki (teh-sha)
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.
Contact Tesia today: tbobrycki@recoveralaska.org
Administrative Coordinator: Kara Stewart
Hi all, I’m Kara! As Recover Alaska’s Office & Administrative Coordinator, I help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, focusing on organization, administrative support, and making processes easier for everyone. I find joy in programmatic support, including helping make funding accessible to organizations and individuals doing meaningful work in our community. I’m passionate about supporting initiatives that help our community thrive - facilitating opportunities for connection, helping people feel seen and supported, and contributing to positive change. As someone whose life has been impacted by the harms of alcohol, I’m personally inspired by Recover Alaska’s mission and invested in contributing to a vision where everyone has the support, safety, and opportunity to heal and thrive.
When I’m not running around with my dog Pepper, you can usually find me baking something new or trying out a crafting project - I always seem to have a small creative project in the works. I also love wandering local craft and renaissance fairs, often in full renaissance attire! I try to bring that same mix of curiosity, creativity, and fun into my work, and I’m grateful to be part of the team building meaningful things together.
Contact Kara today: kstewart@recoveralaska.org