Tami Truett Jerue
Chair
Tami's Bio
Antoinette Halvorsen
Board Member
Antoinette's Bio
Susie Sam
Secretary/Treasurer
Susie's Bio
Shirley Kruger
Board Member
Nettie J Warbelow
Board Member
Nettie's Bio
Bertina Titus
Board Member
Bertina's Bio
Tami Truett Jerue, citizen of the Anvik Tribe. As Executive Director of the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center (AKNWRC) Tami brought 40 years of direct services experience to this journey, beginning with the formation of AKNWRC in 2016. Tami joined a group of Alaska Native women passionate about ending interpersonal violence across Alaska, Tami and the now Board of Directors, believe interpersonal violence is a result of colonization and has no place in native culture. Ms. Jerue has testified before Congress and the United Nations bringing attention to the disproportionate rates of violence experienced by Alaska Native women and the lack of resources faced by tribes. Under Tami's management, the AKNWRC has become a voice for Alaska Native issues, particularly affecting women, children and families, telling truths to promote understanding, building partnerships, and most importantly supporting Alaska Native tribes as they tackle the complex issues of interpersonal violence. Ms. Jerue, has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and master's work in Community Psychology. She worked for over 24 years for the Anvik Tribal Council in Tribal Administration, Indian Child Protection, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) and Counseling/Advocacy. She is married to Carl Jerue, Jr. of Anvik sharing 4 beautiful children and 5 grandchildren.
Antoinette Halvorsen, an Athabascan Gwich’in was born and raised in Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon). She is the Executive Coordinator for Minto Development Corporation.
She was the former mayor of Fort Yukon; a tribal council member; an LSAC member; and a tribal court judge. As a tribal court Judge, they implemented one of many tribal courts, which is now very strong, and focused on keeping our children in their native homes. She also volunteers for numerous community events. Such as spring carnivals, Christmas programs, school programs, traditional dance instructor, and the 4th of July.
She moved to Fairbanks 16 years ago, where she met her husband James, they love living a traditional lifestyle fishing, hunting, and picking berries. She volunteers on her own, helps people in need, brings food and water to homeless people, and gives rides when needed. She loves spreading awareness to others, regarding the people that are missing, always be careful of your surroundings.
She has been blessed with 11 beautiful children and 10 grandchildren.
She hopes to bring her positive attitude and caring for our Native and American Indians that were taken too soon from us and help survivors of Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse to the Board of Directors and to continue to build our partnerships and honor our traditional ways.
SUSIE SAM lives in Galena, AK. She has 4 kids, and one granddaughter. Her and her husband are also boarding home parents to many kids and young adults over the last 20 years.
She is currently employed as the Accounts Payable for the IDEA Program at the Galena City School District. She was the Tribal Administrator for Louden Tribal Council from 2015 to 2021. Her prior employment includes Accountant at Louden Tribal Council, Administrative Clerk for the State of Alaska, Bookkeeper/shareholder records clerk for Gana-A'Yoo Limited and Administrative Assistant at Yukaana Development Corporation.
Susie graduated in 1988 from Alaska Pacific University with a Bachelor's or Art degree in Business Administration.
Susie serves on the KIYU radio station, Healing Native Hearts Coalition, and Koyitlotsina Limited Boards.
Nettie J. Warbelow is the Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault and ICWA Coordinator for the Village of Tetlin. She was born in Alaska and was raised in the Village of Tetlin, Alaska where she was raised traditionally, with her grandmothers teaching her the essentials of Athabascan Culture and language. Nettie is fluent in the Tetlin Athabascan dialect, and is a strong supporter and advocate of Culture preservation. Nettie has worked in the field of Social Services for Child Protection, ICWA, Advocate for DV/Sexual Assault, SART Trained, State Court Proceedings and Tribal Court for 20 years. She was involved during the passage of the ICWA law for Alaska. She also is an expert with ex parte for her clients with the Court systems. Nettie has demonstrated the capacity to carry out many tasks, including, but not limited to as Tetlin Council Liaison, Grant writer, Workshop Facilitator, Tetlin Corporation Assistant, and State Social Service Associate to Foster Care/Adoption. Nettie served on many Boards throughout her years advocating for people. Nettie also loves working with the Youth. Her passion is community healing through holistic culture and traditional teachings. Nettie has one daughter Sadie Rose, who is close to her heart.
Hello, my name is Bertina Titus.
I am from Minto, Alaska. My grandparents were the late Neal & Geraldine Charlie, and my mom is Carol Reid. My dad passed away when I was a baby and I was never able to meet him, his name was Carl H. Ramay. I am married to Gabriel Titus, and we have 6 children together and I have an older daughter which he helped raise like his own. We moved to Minto last year and I started a job back at the school as the language/sewing teacher. I have been involved in the revitalization of our Lower Tanana dialect for the past 5 years with the help of Doyon foundation. I also have been on the board of Directors of our Village Corporation Seth-De-Ya-Ah, Subsidiary Minto Development Corporation, and Chair of the Minto North Fork store LLC. All though jobs, but I’m very thankful to do all that I do.
Being raised by my grandparents most of my life has helped me be who I am today. They showed me unconditional Love and kindness to which I am ever so Grateful. I am doing what I know Best to give back to who I can with what I have been given by them and others who has given me guidance and wisdom along the way, there has been so many people have helped me and I Bless them all. I believe in the Lord Jesus, and I put my Trust in him for all I do to help people. He has forgiven me, showed me how to forgive others, and has healed my heart from so much hurt and abuse that I know he only wants to help other if given the chance… but its all up to you to receive it. I say that I am like an open book, and I have nothing to hide so this is why I say what I do. I am humbled to be a part of things so much bigger than me, but I know Jesus is helping me and wants to help others through me and I’m ok with that. With all of that being said, I’m thankful to be a part of this board. I pray and will be in prayer for all things we walk thru together <3
Ana Basi’
Bertina Titus