Lisa Wade, Ahtna Dene (Athabascan)

Ms. Lisa Wade, M.B.A. is Ahtna Dene’ of the taltsiine (water clan) and the c’etsiy tnaey (iron people clan). Lisa is a Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax (Chickaloon Native Village) Tribal citizen, a wife and mother of two amazing daughters, and she currently lives at Tsidak’etna’ (Grandmother’s Creek) just north of Palmer. Since 2007, Lisa has worked for Chickaloon Village Traditional Council (CVTC), first as their Health, Education, and Social Services Division Director, and since April 2021 as their Executive Officer. Lisa previously served as a CVTC Member and Traditional Tribal Court Judge from 2012-2021, and she currently serves the community on several boards including Southcentral Foundation, Benteh Nuutah Primary Care Center Joint Operating Board (Chair), and the C’eyiits’ Hwnax Life House Community Health Center Advisory Committee. Lisa is committed to building a healthy Mat-Su and enjoys spending time with her family, Ahtna language and cultural learning, and creating community-based traditional art.