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Our team
Elaina Julayha
Outreach Coordinator
My name is Elaina Julayha, my maiden name is Elaina Richards. I’m originally from Holy Cross Alaska. We moved to North Pole Alaska in 2001, when we first moved it was such a huge transition and I thought Fairbanks was such a big city! Our family still goes back home to fish and hunt throughout the year. I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 5 years at Foundation Health here in Fairbanks. I loved working with people and being an ear for them. I have two amazing children, Isabelle and Roman. When I had my son in 2019, I had the opportunity to stay home with him, and I loved every moment. In my free time you will see me outdoors hiking, and snowboarding. My kids love the outdoors as much as me! In the fall we go for berries with our family. My biggest accomplishment last year was I made the decision to be sober! A month after that I hiked to the base camp of Everest. After completing that journey, I realized that I’m capable of overcoming anything. Strong quote from Crow Proverb “You already possess everything necessary to become great.” I’m excited to work with Healing Native Hearts! I can’t wait to connect and work with the interior villages. I believe we can all come together and build a strong community.
Alexis (Lexi) Amstutz
Finance/Grants Manager
Alexis (Lexi) Amstutz is beyond proud to be serving as HNHC’s Finance and Grants Manager. She holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Business Administration. While she brings 15 years of combined experience as a business advisor and business owner, equipping her with the working knowledge and lived experience in the world of finance, strategy and growth, she carries a passion to invest her expertise in organizations with a higher cause. Serving in this role weds her financial management experience with her heart to make a difference in the lives of those HNHC serves. When she isn’t working, you can find her gardening, reading and spending time wrangling her four children and all of their pets!
Angel Mayo
Administrative Assistant
Hello, My name is Angel Mayo I am the Administrative Assistant here at Healing Native Hearts Coalition. I am originally from Tanana Alaska. I recently moved back to Fairbanks from Anchorage where I was the Project Coordinator for Gana-A`Yoo Limited Corporation. I am excited to be back in the Interior working with Healing Native Hearts Coalition by uplifting and supporting our villages by raising awareness about domestic violence.