Tribal Administrator

Brooke Sanderson is the Tribal Administrator for the Louden Tribe. She moved to Galena from Ohio in 2020 and worked for Louden as the Environmental Coordinator. She has fulfilled the roles of Tribal Administrator since May 2023. Brooke has an M.S. in Environmental Science from Ohio University in 2018 and has since focused on a career serving communities and promoting overall health and wellness. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, crafting, reading, walking and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Administrative Assistant

Cora is from Buckland, Alaska and moved back to Galena in 2016 to work at the Galena Interior Learning Academy boarding school where she attended and graduated from in 2013. Later, she met her Husband James Strong who now both have two wonderful boys Alexavier and Alexander Strong. Cora and her family love to go on walks by the river to look for agates and just enjoy being outdoors. And now Cora began working for Louden Tribe as a Tribal Administrative Assistant in 2024.

Housing and Transportation Director

Moved back to Galena in 2021 and started working for LT as a Project Assistant, eventually taking on more responsibility, leading to being hired as the Housing & Transportation Director. In my free time, I do whatever that needs to be done and that makes me happy, whether its projects around the house, or bird hunting with my loyal companion Rosie.

ICWA Director

Bethany Green has been the ICWA Program Manager since July of 2021. She resides in Fairbanks working remotely but travels to Galena every other month to work in the office.

Bethany is from Galena and was raised there, she continues to visit home very often with her 2 year old daughter for holidays, summer events, and cultural activities. She graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2020 with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, with a minor in Education of Alaska Native Studies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends, playing basketball, and being outdoors.

Tirzah Bryant is the Environmental and Education Coordinator for the Louden Tribe. She has previously worked as a biological science technician for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Galena at the Koyukon/Nowitna/Innoko Wildlife Refuge. Tirzah received her B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from UAF in 2022. While studying for her degree, she was a member of BLaST, which allowed her to conduct research on snowshoe hares as an undergrad. As the new Environmental and Education Coordinator for her tribe, she is managing the environmental grants and projects while conducting educational outreach within the community of Galena.

Victioms of Crime Manager

Bookkeeper

Chas was raised in Nulato, AK. She started working in Galena in 2017 and eventually moved to Galena in 2018. She started as the Louden Bookkeeper in September 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and doing arts and crafts.

Tribal Justice Coordinator

Jennessa grew up in Galena and moved back with her family in 2018. She has completed degrees in Graphic Design and Human Services and has experience in Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention. She enjoys arts and crafts, being outdoors, and traveling.

Grants Director

When I moved to Galena with my family (wife and two kids, 13 and 11 at the time) following a job opportunity for Joy as GILA Counselor, I never imagined that I was starting such an amazing path. Almost immediately, I joined Louden as the Environmental Assistant, moving later to Director, Grants Coordinator and since 2021, Grants Director. I am responsible for the research, administration and coordination of multiple grants, as well as assisting all our staff during the implementation process. Despite moving back to Colorado in 2020 I have a profound affection for the community of Galena, and working for the Tribe has allowed me to give back a little bit of all what I have received in my years there. I am passionate for traveling and knowing cultures from around the world.

Contracted Accountant

Janitorial Services

Tad is from Utquiagvik and Galena. This summer he has been gaining work experience and knowledge at different worksites. He learned how to make part of a fish wheel.

Isaac is from Galena. This summer he has been helping to make a fish wheel, cutting brush and hauling trash for elders. He learned how to fillet a fish, flag for traffic, and build a fish wheel.

Mandee is from Galena. This summer she has been helping to crush cans, help elders and cut grass. She learned how to cut fish.

Camden is from Ruby and Galena. This summer he has been cutting fish, taking out trash for elders, cutting willows, jarring fish and helped flag traffic. He learned how to cut fish, work on the fish wheel and build stuff.

Anna is from Galena. This summer she is gaining work experience and saving her money for the fair in Fairbanks. She learned how to make a fish wheel.

Tanaya is from Galena. This summer she is gaining work experience and saving money. She learned to cut fish and make a fish wheel.

Evan is from Kaltag and Galena. This summer he has been cutting grass and willows, hauling trash for elders and building a fish wheel. He learned how to make a fish wheel.

Everett is from Kaltag. This summer he has been cutting fish, dumping elders trash, crushing cans and cutting willows. He learned how to cut fish and flag traffic.