Who We Are
The Alliance is a collaborative effort of multiple and diverse partners across Alaska who recognize the impacts of alcohol use 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 the harms of alcohol use in Alaska.
Our Grounding Statement
Our STRUCTURE
The Alliance represents a network of diverse voices united in our commitment to prevent the harms of alcohol use and promote community wellness across Alaska. Our strength lies not in hierarchy, but in our relationships.
Our Alliance Coordinator provides essential support, facilitating connections and ensuring our values guide our collaborative work of bringing our shared vision into action.
Regional Co-Chairs serve as community advisors to our network, representing the Arctic, Interior, Southcentral, Southeast, Western, and Southwest regions. These dedicated individuals know their communities well and work to connect local prevention efforts with our statewide vision.
Workgroups are where much of our collaboration happens. These teams hold decision-making power within The Alliance and ensure leadership is shared across our network. Workgroup activities include communications, evaluation, policy and capacity building, data and learning, and strategic design.
Contractors bring expertise in evaluation, communications, policy and advocacy, and data equity—supporting our work while learning alongside us in this new model of systems change.
Backbone support from Recover Alaska anchors our operations, managing grants and providing organizational infrastructure while supporting our community-driven approach.
Professionals & Community Members round out our diverse network. Included in this group are prevention professionals, public health staff, community coalition members, tribal health organizations, state agencies, and community members with lived experience. Each person brings unique perspectives, skills, and connections that strengthen our collective impact.
Explore Our Team page to meet the dedicated individuals who make this work possible, and visit Our Journey page to discover the story of how we came together to create something unprecedented in Alaska's approach to prevention and community wellness.
