STAFF

Tiara Davis is the Director of the Alaska Just Transition Collective. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tiara proudly carries her African-American and Nigerian heritage into all that she does. Her work in education and non-profits has always been fueled by a deep commitment to nurturing growth — both in people and in communities.
Rooted in her love for culture and connection, Tiara studied at St. Lawrence University, earning a BA in Global Studies and Performance Arts. She later went on to receive a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in the Art of Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education.
When she’s not working, you can often find Tiara at local dance studios in Anchorage, refining her technique and embracing movement as a form of joy and self-expression.

Leah Wagner is the Communications Coordinator for the Alaska Just Transition Collective. She was raised both on the east and west coast, but has now lived longer than either in Deishú on Jilkoot Aaní with her family on their regenerative farm. She has a BA in Politics from Oberlin College and founded one of the only open-pollinated seed companies in North America specializing in varieties for northern growers. Leah and her family also operate a small retail shop and cafe where they gather community around local food.
Leah is a proud winner of Spruce Root’s Path to Prosperity business competition and currently serves as the Treasurer for the Alaska Farmers Market Association working to support food access and hunger relief programs statewide. Leah takes great joy in feeding those around her and loves using local ingredients in dishes that celebrate her Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish heritage.