Partner, Head of Operations

Alex has worked in Alaska politics since 2018, after spending more than a decade working in global health, human rights and gender equality. She has served as Operations and Political Director for candidate and ballot initiative campaigns of all sizes in Alaska. She has previously served on UN Women’s Global Task Force on Young Women’s Leadership and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana, and currently sits on the Advisory Board of New Community Project. Alex holds a BA in Sociology and Communications from Bridgewater College. She can usually be found dancing, cooking or traveling.

Data Manager

Burke has been working on-and-off at Ship Creek Group since his senior year of high school, first as an intern, then a research assistant, and now a data analyst. Burke is currently making his way through college at the University of Chicago, aiming to graduate with a major in chemistry and minor in data science in 2023. On campus in Chicago, he is the Vice President of the traveling Model United Nations team and a Pritzker Fellows intern at the UChicago Institute of Politics.

Finance Assistant

Chase is Alaska grown, born in Fairbanks and later graduating from Service High School in Anchorage. He is currently enjoying life as a Student-Athlete attending Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR with a focus on Psychology and Communications, set to graduate in 2024. Chase is a young natural leader who is very excited to expand his knowledge and build positive relationships within the political field. In his free time off the pitch, he likes to snowboard, camp and rollerblade.

Compliance Manager

Christian is a fourth generation Alaskan who was born and raised in West Anchorage. He spent a decade working in the culinary industry and has cooked in restaurants that are local favorites, including Bear Tooth Theatrepub and Orso's. Although cooking was his first passion, he discovered another passion in the world of politics after working as a canvasser for various local and congressional campaigns. Wanting to do more within the sphere of local politics he found a home at Ship Creek Group. Compliance work was a natural fit, utilizing skills that had been fostered in some of Anchorage's most successful businesses. When he's not working, Christian can be found browsing at many of our local bookstores.

Deputy Campaign Manager

Born in Alaska and raised in Virginia, Derek has been living in Anchorage for the past 7 years. He brings a variety of experiences to Ship Creek Group from fields including healthcare and childcare, initially gaining an interest in Alaskan politics after working on the Dr. Al Gross campaign. He went on to work as a long-distance EMT transporting geriatric patients from coast to coast. He found his niche leading teams in Anchorage and Juneau to petition for the recognition of Alaska Native Tribal Sovereignty across Alaska, legalize marijuana in Ohio, and remove dark money from Arizona. Being competitive in nature, Derek will never pass up a challenge, especially when it involves ping pong.

Graphic Designer

Gina moved to Anchorage in 2020 to be closer to family. She brought with her nearly a decade of experience in print and digital design, and has since immersed herself in Alaskan culture and messaging. An overall well-rounded designer, she has created work in a myriad of mediums, and for many different clients, including government agencies, healthcare, small businesses, and native corporations. In her spare time, Gina pursues a variety of creative hobbies, including digital illustration, painting, and knitting.

Partner, Head of Projects

Ira comes to Ship Creek Group after five years working in municipal and state government in Alaska, serving as a Special Assistant to the Governor's Chief of Staff and to the Mayor of Anchorage. In his spare time he leads multi-day glacier traverses as a NOLS faculty member, serves on the board of the Alaska Fellows Program, and was the founder and director of a grassroots fundraising effort that grew into the largest independent expenditure in the 2020 Alaska legislative elections. He is a graduate of Yale College with a BA in History. Ira lives in Anchorage and enjoys any activity that lets him play outside.

Senior Creative Director

Janine relocated permanently from Australia to Alaska in late 2020. She brings with her over 20 years experience as a creative leader and hands-on designer and developer, having shaped the visual direction and collateral for large Australian non-profits and global tech and healthcare brands. Janine calls the Mat-Su Valley home, and can be found riding her motorcycle in the Summer months and dabbling in letterpress printing in her spare time.

Managing Partner, Head of Growth

John-Henry has worked over 100 Alaska political campaigns and initiatives in the last 12 years, helping to launch SCG in 2015, and also working as Policy Director to Governor Bill Walker (I-AK) and Aide to Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky. John-Henry graduated Whitman College with degrees in politics and economics and as an All-American in intercollegiate debate. He has served on the Board of the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust and as a commercial fishing deckhand in Bristol Bay.

Director of Photography

Josh is an Alaska-born director, photographer, and all-around creative professional with a 10-year background in photography, film, and graphic design. His editorial photography has been featured nationally by Newsweek and the New York Times and his work on narrative political branding in Alaska has received significant acclaim. He previously worked for the US Army in Afghanistan and for Peace Corps in the Philippines. Josh now splits his time between photo and video work and helping wife Genevieve raise their daughter Sloan. He holds a BA in English from Montana State University and an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins-SAIS.

Digital Marketing Manager

Kaylee was born and raised in Anchorage, AK. After graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's degree in marketing, she began her career in nonprofits where she worked in development for the Girl Scouts of Alaska. While she enjoyed serving Alaska's youth, she was ready to combine her love for the Anchorage community with her passion for politics. The Ship was the next logical step! When she isn't working, you can find her sipping black coffee, snuggled up with her two black pugs Bean and Lentil.

Partner, Head of Program Teams

Kim was Finance Director for Alyse Galvin for Congress in 2020 and worked as a fundraising consultant for municipal races in 2021, setting records for number of individual Alaskan donors to a Congressional campaign and for pre-election day fundraising totals in an Anchorage Mayor’s race. Kim is also the founder of Growing Alaskan Leaders (GALs). She received a Master of Science degree in Biology from University of Arkansas Little Rock. Prior to her foray into politics, Kim spent eight years as a Wildlife Biologist here in Alaska managing projects related to caribou and moose management. She lives in Anchorage and spends her free time exploring Alaska with her family.

Senior Projects Director

Kevin comes to Ship Creek Group after a decade working in politics across the country. He's served in Organizing leadership and Campaign Management roles for campaigns at the city, state legislative, gubernatorial, congressional, US Senate, and Presidential levels, including for candidates and campaigns such as Hillary Clinton, Corey Johnson's successful run for NYC Council Speaker, Stacey Abrams, Pete Buttigieg, and Joe Biden. Kevin was born and raised in Alaska, spending his childhood in Anchorage and Sitka. He is a graduate of Brown University with a BA in Political Science. Kevin can often be found exploring Alaska's trails or checking out a new restaurant in Anchorage.

Graphic Designer

Molly has worked as a graphic designer in Alaska since 2019. She has experience in a diversity of design fields from branding and book design to packaging and web design. After spending several years as an outdoor and environmental educator in rural and urban Alaska, she decided to pursue her first love of visual art and enroll in a graphic design program in the UK. Her experience working with people and communities throughout the state has helped inform her design approach and understanding of the diverse range of audiences across Alaska. Molly holds a BA in Outdoor Studies and Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University. In her spare time, she dabbles in oil painting and chases after her toddler.

Data Engineer

Nick is a third generation Alaskan, born and raised in Girdwood, AK. After studying Physics and Computer Science at Colorado College, he worked for a year as a software engineer at Google before returning to the home port of Anchorage. Nick dreams of a world where big money stays out of politics, but until then he is trying to make sense of the paper trails it leaves behind. He likes to cook, ski, and woodwork.

Senior Compliance Director

Paula began her political journey in 2014 as treasurer for a friend who ran for office. From the start, she knew she had found a calling. A partner in the original Ship Creek Group, she is returning to the “Ship” after running her own successful compliance reporting business. She has worked on over 40 campaigns, from municipal to state level, and has filed over 600 APOC reports, for candidate campaigns to ballot groups. She is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in mathematics, magna cum laude, and completed a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA Extension with distinction. A 30+ year Alaska resident, she feels beyond fortunate to be part of an incredibly talented team doing work she loves.

Digital Content Producer

Warner was born and raised in Michigan. Warner graduated from Albion College with a degree in Studio Art. Previously to working with Ship Creek Group, Warner managed an art center, owned his own gallery, and curated fine art exhibitions for several years. By the time Warner discovered his love for campaigns, he realized the arts had prepared him for work in this new field. When he’s not supporting campaigns, Warner tends to his houseplants, carries his cat around like a baby, and continues his passion for making art.