At 25, Doug Palmer is the deputy director of regional partnership at El Pomar Foundation, which provides grants for arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and health and human services.Â
Palmer started with El Pomar as a fellow in 2018, and stepped into his new role in January 2021. He works with local council members and community leaders across the state to advise El Pomar Foundation trustees.Â
âI am motivated by the opportunity to learn and thatâs what I think is most exciting about my position,â Palmer said. â[I enjoy] the opportunity to meet with community leaders across the state, research focused areas, learn about organizations, problems, and different resources and bring this information together to help decisionmakers make really informed and impactful grants.
Alaska Senate takes action against member over virus rules
BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
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1of4Alaska Senate Secretary Liz Clark, right, holds a copy of the Alaska Legislature s uniform rules as she talks to Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, center, while Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna and Senate Majority Leader Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, in the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Reinbold was excluded from most spaces in the Alaska State Capitol until she follows the Legislature s anti-COVID policies. (James Brooks/Anchorage Daily News via AP, Pool)James Brooks/APShow MoreShow Less
2of4FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 file photo, Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, an Eagle River Republican, holds a copy of the Alaska Constitution during a committee hearing in Juneau, Alaska. The Alaska Senate voted Wednesday, March 10, 2021, to allow leadership to restrict access to the Capitol by Reinbold, who
Surprise celebration marks 100 days until Darien High graduation
Susan Shultz
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DHS Community Council faculty advisors Janet Keeler, left, and Catherine Fulton with part of the surprise for seniors Monday. Darien High s Class of 21 was surprised with balloons and treats to celebrate 100 days before graduation.Contributed /Show MoreShow Less
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Darien High s Class of 21 was surprised with balloons and treats to celebrate 100 days before graduation.ContributedShow MoreShow Less
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Darien High s Class of 21 was surprised with a celebration of 100 days before graduation.ContributedShow MoreShow Less
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Darien High s Class of ‘21 was surprised with balloons and treats to celebrate 100 days before graduation.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less