The Economic Development organization serving Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska – July 29, 2024 – Alaska Unlimited, Alaska’s economic development organization dedicated to building opportunity in Alaska, proudly announces the appointment of Drue Pearce to its Board of Directors. With a dynamic career marked by achievements in both public service and the private sector, Drue brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to enhancing Alaska's economy.

Drue served as a trailblazer in advocating for Alaska's interests early in the Alaska House of Representatives and later the Alaska State Senate, as the first female to serve both terms as President of the Senate in 1995 and 1999. She later served as the Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs for the Secretary of the US Department of Interior and the Administrator for the Office of the Federal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects. Currently Drue is the Director of Government Affairs at Holland & Hart, based in Washington DC. As a distinguished woman professional and leader, she has significantly impacted policymaking and economic strategies, representing Alaska with distinction in the federal government and subsequently in the private sector. Her dynamic leadership and strategic vision have consistently fostered growth opportunities by amplifying Alaska's voice in critical economic discussions and work.

"We are pleased to welcome Drue to the team and know her experience working with local, state and federal government will be a fantastic addition to Alaska Unlimited.” Melanie Welsh, Executive Director of Alaska Unlimited continued, "Her remarkable career exemplifies her advocacy for Alaska and aligns perfectly with our mission to drive sustainable economic development for Alaska and the Arctic. Drue brings invaluable insight and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges, which will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and strategically support Alaska's economic future.”

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For more information, please contact:
Melanie Welsh, Executive Director of Alaska Unlimited
253.683.1068
mwelsh@alaskaunlimited.org
www.alaskaunlimited.org

Alaska Unlimited is a regional economic development organization for Alaska to promote direct beneficial economic diversification, stability and growth by providing advocacy, professional and technical assistance to individual entrepreneurs, organizations and businesses and by working in partnership with local, regional, state, federal and transnational organizations with vested interest to improve social and economic conditions of Alaska. This collaboration is truly a commitment to unity, building opportunity for Alaska.