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What happens when a company\u2019s work requires access to people\u2019s backyards? Whether erecting new powerlines, laying down subsea cable, or installing natural gas lines, earning support from impacted neighbors is critical, but can be tricky. Hear from a panel of experts on strategies and tactics for successful community engagement, from the Arctic coast, the Railbelt, and city centers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/prsaalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/KW-headshot.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” \/][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Kristina Woolston<\/strong><\/p>\n Vice President External Relations, is an Alaska Native born and raised in rural Alaska. Woolston, a leader in the fields of government and community relations has nearly 20 years\u2019 experience in Alaska Native Corporation management, Washington DC advocacy, international resource development, and international trade. Under Woolston\u2019s direction, Quintillion is actively growing its brand and presence in Alaska and beyond.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/prsaalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lindsay-.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” \/][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Lindsay Hobson<\/strong><\/p>\n Lindsay is a West High graduate. She earned her BA at Southern Oregon University in 2004 where she double majored in Communication and Spanish.\u00a0 She went on to law school at Gonzaga University, graduating in 2007. She returned to Alaska in 2010 and worked as an oil and gas attorney at Walker Richards until 2014. Lindsay worked as the Communications Director for the Walker\/Mallott campaign and is currently the Communications Manager at ENSTAR. \u00a0Lindsay lives in Anchorage with her husband, Greg, and their 2 children, Meredith and Porter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/prsaalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Estey-headshot.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” \/][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.90″]<\/p>\n Julie Estey<\/strong><\/p>\n Julie is the Director of External Affairs at Matanuska Electric Association where she manages Member and Public Relations.\u00a0 Before joining MEA, Ms Estey was the business director for the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, an energy research group at the University of Alaska Fairbanks focused on improving how Alaskans generate and distribute power.\u00a0 Julie has also worked as the Executive Director for the Yukon Quest in Fairbanks as well as a management consultant for Anderson Consulting in Dallas and Chicago.\u00a0 She moved to Palmer in 2010 where she lives with her husband, two crazy boys under 5, 12 sled dogs, and one very patient cat.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/prsaalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Tim-Sullivan.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” \/][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.90″]<\/p>\n Tim Sullivan<\/strong><\/p>\n Tim is a 5th generation Alaska, a graduate of West Anchorage High School, and holds a Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University. Tim spent six years working for the Alaska Legislature before starting a resource development and government relations consulting company with clients in the healthcare, oil & gas, fisheries, telecommunications, and small aircraft industries. During this time Tim also served as Statewide Coordinator for Senator Lisa Murkowski\u2019s 2004 U.S. Senate Race, Field Director for the 2008 Alaskans Against the Mining Shutdown Campaign, and Campaign Manager for the 2009 Dan Sullivan for Mayor campaign. Since 2011, Tim has worked as the Manager External Affairs for the Alaska Railroad covering public and government relations for the 94-year-old organization. Tim lives in Anchorage with wife, Terrill, and their two children.<\/p>\n Registration Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration closes\u00a0FOUR\u00a0business days before event.\u00a0Luncheons are non-refundable after registration closes.<\/strong><\/p>\n In order to honor our commitment with the venue, the\u00a0PRSA Alaska Chapter will close registration for all Anchorage programs at noon, four business days prior to each professional development session.\u00a0This will ensure your seat and meal at the session.<\/p>\n If you purchase luncheon tickets and are unable to attend, we suggest you offer your ticket to a colleague or student. If you would like the chapter to open the seats to others, please email Brooke Taylor<\/a>.\u00a0Once registration closes, all ticket sales are final.<\/p>\n At-the-door sales will only be accepted if space is available at the start of the meeting. If seats are not available, walk-ins may purchase a late registration ticket to the event and receive coffee service.<\/p>\nAttendees will learn:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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