Staff

Patrick Burden, M.S.
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Marcus Hartley, M.S.
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Jonathan King, M.S.
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Joel Ainsworth, B.A.
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Alexus Bond, M.A.
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Leah Cuyno, Ph.D.
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Mike Fisher, MSPM, MBA, PMP
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Michelle Humphrey, B.S.
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Cal Kerr, MBA, M.S., PMP
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Terri McCoy, B.A.
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Alejandra Palma, M.A.
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Diane Sauer
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Bill Schenken, MBA
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Don Schug, Ph.D.
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Trina Wellman, Ph.D.
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Joel Ainsworth

Analyst

EDUCATION

2010 Dual Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Justice, University of Alaska Anchorage

HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS

• Graduated with Departmental Honors; Economics
• Awarded University of Alaska Undergraduate Research Grant

EXPERIENCE

August 2010 - Present
Analyst, Northern Economics, Inc.

April 2009 - August 2010
Research Associate and Project Coordinator, University of Alaska Anchorage
Alaska Center for Economic Development

• Manage development projects including feasibility analyses, land transfer, and project execution.
• Assists businesses and city governments with attaining information regarding expansion and development.
• Collect and analyze demographic and economic data.
• Publish monthly articles on economic trends, which are written for Alaska Business Monthly Magazine.

2009
Research Associate, Institute of Social and Economic Research

• Conducted research to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts relevant to energy, tourism, and development policy in Alaska; including preparing reports for Alaska Senators
• Used statistics, mathematical models, and economic theory to conduct analysis
• Developed a thorough understanding of Alaska economic, political systems and how to utilize this understanding to produce meaningful analysis

2008
Intern, U.S. Department of State; Brussels, Belgium

• Served as temporary Foreign Service Officer; focused on climate issues and terrorism financing
• Drafted official documents and cables sent to Washington D.C.
• Liaised with the EU Court of Justice and reported significant cases back to Department of State.
• Engaged in an economic cluster with members of Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Trade Representative, Agency for International Development, and Department of Commerce.
• Investigated macroeconomic, trade, and investment statistics in the European Union.

2005 - 2008
Intelligence Analyst, Alaska Counter Drug Support Program; Anchorage, AK

• Analyzed and evaluated criminal intelligence information to develop investigative leads; and distinguished patterns and trends.
• Acted as a liaison with internal and external groups/individuals to provide analytical assistance, collected and/or disseminated intelligence data, and shared resource sources.
• Participated in multi-agency task force investigations, work groups and committees by contributing intelligence analysis and concepts.
• Assessed or determined intelligence information requirements or needs in order to recommend targets, or plan case strategies.

MILITARY SERVICE

October 2009 - Present
Paralegal, Air Force Reserve, 477th Fighter Support Squadron

August 1999 - October 2009
Airborne Infantryman, Alaska Army National Guard (August 2002 – October 2009); U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Ft. Campbell, KY ( August 1999 – August 2002)

PUBLICATIONS

• "Value-Driven Rent Dissipation in Fisheries: Losing Money by Racing for Fish," presented to The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade, summer 2010, Montpellier, France