Kristina received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Georgia State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. She holds a License to practice social work in Alaska. Currently, she is taking classes to become certified in school social work and is earning a certificate in child mental health through the University of Alaska. She also holds a certificate in Motivational Interviewing.  

She has worked in family preservation for much of her career and moved into leadership working for a non-profit in California, supervising kinship, post adoption, and psychosocial assessment programs.

With over 6 years of experience in behavioral health in Ketchikan, Alaska, Amanda began as a Clinical Case Manager at KIC Behavioral Health, assisting Tribal Citizens with substance abuse treatment and coordination, including for those incarcerated. Her focus has been on adapting her therapeutic approach to support students during the school year, emphasizing harm and risk reduction, and empowering clients in their treatment. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for individuals to explore their identities, values, and experiences.

Ashley graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Sociology. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 2021. She has been fortunate to have worked within the community in various roles and organizations including Community Connections, the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, the Office of Children’s Services, RYC, and WISH. All of which taught her invaluable skills and tools that she continues to use with her students and families today in her role as a RISE Team School Social Worker. Ashley is also the secretary of the Alaska Association of School Social Workers and is passionate about making mental health services more available to the public.

Frank served in the US Army and USAF with a tour in Iraq in 2007. He graduated from Chapman University in 2007 with a B.A. in Psychology and Smith School for Social Work in 2014 earning his Master of Social Work. He is currently working toward his School Social Work certification through University of Alaska. Additionally, he is in the process of obtaining certification to provide therapy services for children with ADHD. Frank is a member of the RISE Team is the Resilience in Supportive Education Team. It is a district wide service group of support staff including social workers and behavioral health associate. We work with students and families to offer mental health support, advocacy, case management and assistance. Frank is also the president of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Alaska Chapter and spends time advocating for increased mental health reform in Alaska.

Katie is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan with a certification in School Social Work and specialties' in Adventure Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She studied her undergraduate work at the University of Montana and received her Bachelor's in Social Work with an emphasis on Child and Family; as well as her Bachelors in Criminology with an emphasis in Juvenile Delinquency. She also completed course work for public policy and psychology associates. She has experience working in many different mental health settings including schools, therapeutic youth homes, Student Assault Resource Centers and Crisis Centers, community mental health, and private therapy agencies that specialize in equine-assisted therapy, trauma-based movement therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and mindfulness practices. Katie also volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and has experience lobbying at the state and federal levels for improvements in mental health policies, providing outreach and prevention, as well as services following a suicide loss. Katie is also the Vice President of the Alaska Association of School Social Workers and takes pride in aligning this department with state and federal standards.

“The wings that lift us spiritually, physically and mentally are often given to us by those who see likeness in our lives. Simply said, it’s a cultural system of passing the torch, teachers and mentors teaching our children and students to fly, to live by flying to their dreams.” - Artist Miilgm Ts'amtii (Michael Milne)