About Us

Biography

Following high school graduation in San Diego, CA I escaped the city life for the remotes of Alaska by joining the US Air Force. Stationed at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska I crewed KC-135 aerial refueling and reconnaissance aircraft.

Following my honorable discharge, I worked the summer on the "slime line" working in the canneries of Bristol Bay, Alaska to get the feel for Alaska life outside the military. Although the life of cannery work was never in my cards, I did enjoy the comradery of working in a fish camp, enough to return for several summers while pursuing my degree from Humboldt State University in northern California.

While attending Humboldt, I went on National Student Exchange to the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau during my Junior year. Upon graduation from Humboldt, I returned to Juneau and have been working with UAS since. My role at UAS have varied from employment with student housing to manager of the recreation center to regional web coordinator. What attracted me to Southeast Alaska was the feeling I had as an exchange student. That was the feeling of euphoria one felt as a child upon waking up the morning of a trip to Disneyland. For the outdoor enthusiast, Juneau has just about everything for those who enjoy kayaking, hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, skiing...you name it.

My wife Lori also works at UAS. We have a wonderful son Garrett, who loves the outdoors and exploring our wonderful surroundings. To coin the term, "Life is Good".

Biography

Hi! I'm a lifelong Alaskan who grew up on the Kenai Peninsula. I have trained at the UAS Rec Center since moving to Juneau in 2005, and am happy now to be able to give back as an instructor in the classes that have brought me so much joy and growth! I appreciate the healthy friendships and encouragement one gains in a group training setting. I believe fitness makes me a better mom, wife, friend, and colleague. We are meant to do hard things!

Biography

Biography

Hey there, everyone!

I'm Abbie Fields, a Military Brat and an artist. As the eldest of 6 kids and a former member of the scout group American Heritage Girls, I totally get how crucial community recreation activities and facilities are. I'm really excited to help make sure everyone can enjoy these experiences and access the resources they need!