Movers and Shakers for Aug. 1 Post date: Tue, 07/27/2021 - 7:08pm Rachel Bylsma is the new external affairs manager for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association. Bylsma most recently served as the director of constituent services for Sen. Dan Sullivan, a role she maintained since he was elected in 2014. Prior to that, she served in a variety of capacities for former Gov. Sean Parnell, working her way up from an executive office assistant to senior policy advisor. Bylsma is a graduate of Dimond High School, and was part of the Japanese Immersion program. She holds a bachelor’s degree from George Fox University and obtained her master’s degree in public policy with an emphasis in public administration from Liberty University while working full-time for Sullivan.