CO-CHAIRS:

Connor Smith
​Stoel Rives LLP​​

​​I grew up in Homer, and first became interested in youth court during a high school mock trial in my Language Arts class. I live and work in private practice as a litigation attorney at Stoel Rives LLP, in Anchorage, Alaska, and in my free time I enjoy fishing, skiing, and playing music. 

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Sophie Scott
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CO-TREASURERS:

Dan E. Dickinson
 CPA

Joshua Pak

Dan E. Dickinson is a certified public accountant in private practice in Anchorage. He also holds the certified management accountant designation.  
He has served in several state and municipal administrations, including time as the director of tax for the State of Alaska. His consulting practice concentrates on state and local taxes (SALT) with a focus on oil and gas. The spectrum of his work ranges from compliance and mechanics to long range fiscal policy issues.  A major milestone in his professional life was his involvement in the 2006 and 2007 production tax reforms in Alaska. as well as the 2010 passage of the Cook Inlet Recovery act. He was able to see some ideas that he had been advocating for years finally make it into law, (if not exactly in the form he had been advocating).  
In the eighties and nineties he was involved as a consultant and expert witness in a number of oil and gas royalty and tax cases both outside and here in Alaska. A 40+ year resident of Anchorage, he has served on the boards of several not-for profits as treasurer. He holds a BA in lunar geology from Brown University. ​

Josh says, "Greetings! My name is Joshua Pak and I am a Senior attending Polaris K-12. I am passionate about law, especially restorative justice, and I believe that everyone is deserving of a second chance. During the winter, you can probably find me cross-country skiing and during the summer, you can definitely find me fishing for salmon. If you would like to present at a Bar meeting, we'll make it happen!" 

Co-Secretaries

Jenni Klaameyer
Anchorage School District
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Grace Yang​

Grace Yang is currently a 8th grader at Romig Middle School. When not participating in AYC activities, she loves playing tennis, swimming, playing the piano, reading and in general spending time outdoors. She has two older sisters, and would love to have a pet if her parents one day will let her.​

MEMBERS:

Miriam Hall
Peak Trust Company

Mariam Hall is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in executive support, digital marketing, business development, and strategic communications. She is passionate about contributing to her community, supporting youth development, and advancing trust and estate planning legislation in Alaska.
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In her professional career, Mariam manages the execution of marketing, communications, and public relations functions, supporting strategic growth and process improvement for Peak Trust Company, an Alaska-based wealth management firm. Her efforts extend to being an integral part of operational excellence initiatives, driving improvements through technological adoption. She has previously served as Executive Director of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council and remains an active member. She also plays a pivotal role in advancing trust and estate legislation in Alaska, running the administrative functions of Alaska Trust & Estate Professionals (ATEP), a formal working group established to further advance Alaska’s trust and estate planning law.

Mariam has a special place in her heart for youth mentorship and contributes her time volunteering as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, and other similar youth programs. A dynamic thinker and strong communicator, Mariam is committed to providing top-tier operational support and strategic development. She has co-authored several articles and frequently writes educational content on trust and estate planning topics. Mariam holds a Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the American Bankers Association.

Her multifaceted expertise and dedication to excellence make her a valuable asset in both her professional endeavors and her community involvement, where she strives every day to make a positive impact.

Kayla Doyle
Assistant District Attorney

​Kayla has served on AYC’s board of directors since 2023. She currently works as an Assistant Attorney General with the State Office of Criminal Appeals. She has previously served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and an Assistant Municipal Prosecutor. She is passionate about second chance programs and is deeply grateful to be able to participate in Anchorage Youth Courts mission.

Edgar Cintron
Anchorage Police Department

Edgar says, "​I have been a police officer for APD just over 3 years with aspirations of being a School Resource Officer in the near future. I learned about AYC from a past board member and was impressed by the program and all the youth involved at AYC! I have been on the board just about a year now and I am honored to be a part of a great program!"

Rachel Selby

Rachael Selby currently serves as the Administrative Assistant at R&M Consultants, a local civil engineering firm.  She has worked for the Anchorage School District as a Kindergarten Aide and for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company as a Civil Engineer.  She grew up in Fairbanks, graduating from Lathrop High School, before attending college at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden.  In addition to being a photography hobbyist and an avid reader, Rachael enjoys relaxing at home with her husband and two boys.  She looks forward to representing the Anchorage Youth Court as both a parent and a board member.
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Maria Dali-Osmane

Yedidia Diboue

Yedidia Diboue has been a member of Anchorage Youth Court for the past four years and a sophomore at West High School. She is very passionate about fighting injustice and creating safe places in the Anchorage community through involvement in public health organizations. Yedidia has been serving as Secretary on the AYC Board of Directors her entire four years. She has grown throughout the years and become more involved in the community built at AYC, come out of her shell, and found her place with the hope to make a greater impact aiding the movement towards restorative justice.

Klaire Jacox

Hello! Meet Klaire Jacox, ninth grader at Service High School. She is passionable about helping people and breaking down the walls holding each person back, enjoys real conversation and competes in Speech and Debate. Outside of school and extracurriculars, you will find Klaire working at an Assisted Living home, reading, watching siblings, baking, and taking in every drop of sunshine (especially in the summer). "I am honored to be apart of AYC’s board of directors to be a voice for the youth of our community."

Claire Jong

Elias Miller

Brooke Peng

Meet Brooke Peng, sophomore at West High School. Her favorite part of AYC is the in-court activities and especially loves being first Prosecution and Defense Attorney. Some of Brooke's extracurriculars other than AYC include speech and debate, drama, mock trails, Olympiad Math, and piano. Brooke enjoys listening to music, reading, and playing tennis in her free time.

Sophie Scott

Grace Yang

Grace Yang is currently a 9th grader at West High School. 
She loves playing tennis, debating, playing the piano, reading and soaking in as much sunshine as possible. She has two older sisters, and is excited to contribute back to her community and AYC through her position on the board.​