04/17/2026
🎉 IRHA is Proud to Share Some Exciting News! 🎉
The Association of Alaska Housing Authorities has announced the inaugural cohort of its Emerging Leaders Program, part of the Alaska Housing Accelerator Academy—and we’re thrilled to celebrate one of our own!
👏 Congratulations to Constance Reimer‑Ely of IRHA, selected as one of 10 leaders statewide to participate in this transformative program.
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of Alaska housing professionals through immersive learning focused on Tribal housing systems, strategic planning and governance, organizational development, and the innovations shaping the future of housing across Alaska.
Constance’s selection reflects her dedication to strengthening housing and community development in the Interior, and we’re proud to see IRHA represented in this exceptional cohort.
🌟 2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort:
⭐ Anita Andrews – Copper River Basin Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Constance Reimer‑Ely – Interior Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Erin Wilson Potter – Aleutian Housing Authority
⭐ Esther Ashton – Tlingit‑Haida Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Jacob Brunner – Cook Inlet Housing Authority
⭐ Keegan Bravo – Kodiak Island Housing Authority
⭐ Elizabeth Greybear – Copper River Basin Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Christopher Pruitt – Kodiak Island Housing Authority
⭐ Shawn Guthrie – Tlingit‑Haida Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Alice Morgan – Cook Inlet Housing Authority
Please join us in congratulating Constance and all of the Emerging Leaders as they prepare to deepen their leadership skills and continue this important work for Alaska’s communities.
📣 We look forward to following this journey and sharing updates along the way!
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The Association of Alaska Housing Authorities has selected 10 leaders to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program — part of the inaugural Alaska Housing Accelerator Academy! This transformative program is designed to cultivate the next generation of housing leaders across Alaska, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to strengthen our communities for years to come.
Participants will enjoy one-of-a-kind, immersive opportunities to learn in depth from about the foundations of Alaska's Tribal housing system, strategic planning and governance, organizational development, and the innovations and trends shaping the housing landscape of tomorrow.
A complete list of 2026 Emerging Leaders follows:
⭐ Anita Andrews, Copper River Basin Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Constance Reimer-Ely, IRHA
⭐ Erin Wilson Potter, Aleutian Housing Authority
⭐ Esther Ashton, Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Jacob Brunner, Cook Inlet Housing Authority
⭐ Keegan Bravo, Kodiak Island Housing Authority
⭐ Elizabeth Greybear, Copper River Basin Regional Housing Authority
⭐ Christopher Pruitt, Kodiak Island Housing Authority
⭐ Shawn Guthrie, Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authorityy
⭐ Alice Morgan, Cook Inlet Housing Authority
Please join us in welcoming them and celebrating their commitment to this incredibly rewarding work!
Stay tuned as we highlight cohort members and their journeys in future updates over the course of the program.
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