Alaska Federation of Natives
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Board of Directors

Steve Ivanoff
Bering Straits Villages

Representing the Bering Straits Villages, Steve Ivanoff serves 20 tribes located in 15 communities. He is a shareholder of St. Michael Native Corporation, Unalakleet Native Corporation, and Bering Straits Native Corporation. Mr. Ivanoff works for the Bering Strait School District as a recreation director and basketball coach; and for Kawerak, Inc., as a transportation planner. He is also a self-employed fisherman participating in the Norton Sound herring, salmon, and crab fisheries.

Currently Mr. Ivanoff serves our community and region under many elected and appointed positions, including: Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association, Bering Straits Native Corporation, Vice-President of the Unalakleet Native Corporation, NSSP Fishery Workgroup, Denali Commission Transportation Committee and Alaska Tribal Transportation Assistance Program workgroup. He is married to Zoe, and has 3 wonderful children, Kelsi, Keoni, and Gage.

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