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

Edgar Cintron
Anchorage Police Department

Kim McNew
Alaska Regional Hospital 

I have lived in Alaska for 11 years and marvel daily at the beauty that surrounds us. I have been a volunteer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and served on the Board of Trustees for Alaska Regional Hospital for 7 years. I spent time volunteering at Eagle River High School with the junior ROTC program. I was always impressed at how that program developed young leaders. The Anchorage Youth Court has similar core values and goals, so I am honored to be supportive of this 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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Claire Jong

Anna Kardashyan

​Anna Kardashyan is a senior at South Anchorage High School and served as the 2023 US Fall Senate Page under Senator Murkowski’s sponsorship. She is passionate about climate policy and restorative justice. Anna enjoys public speaking and competes primarily in policy debate. Outside of extracurricular activities and school, she enjoys biking and running through Alaska's beautiful trails.

Liam Dudley

David Pak

David says, "Hello everyone, my name is David Pak, and I am an eighth grader at NLABC. I am currently the Anchorage Youth Court's representative and serve on its Board of Directors. If you get to know me more, you'll see that I enjoy playing basketball with my friends, cooking, and meeting new people! Don't have a good day, have a great day!"

Yedidia Diboue

Yedidia says, "I am really interested in youth advocacy and being involved in my community. I was Junior Youth of the Year of Alaska in 2023. I really enjoy playing the violin and drawing! I have a small baking business on the side that I hope to grow. Lastly, I love being a part of AYC because people can always learn from their mistakes and this organization gives them that chance."

Elias Miller