AJT’s Board of Directors
AJT’s board diversity — across gender, ethnicity, age and professional experience — strengthens corporate governance by improving decision-making, reducing groupthink and supporting stronger financial outcomes. A wider range of perspectives leads to more effective risk management, greater innovation and a deeper understanding of Alaska’s diverse communities. This diversity also enables the board to better reflect and respond to the needs of school districts, employees and stakeholders, ultimately enhancing trust, brand loyalty and organizational reputation.
Yvonne Charles, President
Retired Project Manager, GCI
Joan Pragman, Vice President
Retired Educator, ASD
Bill Smith, Jr., Treasurer
State of Alaska
Jennifer Deutsch, Secretary
Owner, Forget-Me-Not Designs & Photography
Khafani Abel
Teacher, St. John’s Orthodox Christian School
Pita Jelley Benz
Sr. Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Group, Wells Fargo
Tina Johnson-Harris
Retired Educator
Jason Herr
State of Alaska, Public
Information Officer
Deborah Lindsay
Retired Military
Dr. Pam Robinson
Assets Inc., Clinical Director
Renee Wade
Retired Educator, ASD
Lorrie & Morris Horning, Founders
Alaska Junior Theater
Staff
Lainie Dreas, Executive Director
Alaska Junior Theater
Rowan Holmes, Marketing Associate
Nick McDermott, Social Media Manager
Michael Cross, Technical Director