2012 Annual Report - Bristol Bay Native Association

Employee Recognition
10 YEARS
Crystal Nixon-Luckhurst, Childrens’ Services Program Manager
FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
“Work like you are helping your family. Be a strong advocate in getting the people the services they need, as
we may be the one person they talk to. Work how you would want to be treated by someone that is helping
you. Be kind and respectful.”
Oh yes…..“Follow up e-mails and faxes with a phone call! Follow up, follow up, follow up!”
Crystal came to BBNA as a Social Services Summer Intern in 2000. She came to BBNA directly following
graduation from Fort Lewis College with a Bachelors in Psychology. She began doing administrative work for
the entire department and relying on direct services staff to assist her in making some of her determinations
with the Director. She has been the Children’s Services Program Manager for 8 years and can now finally
focus on the Children’s Services Division 100%. Crystal will be performing two Knowing Who You Are “Teachbacks”-
one at the end of this month and one at the end of October and will then be a KWYA Facilitator. As
the process to become a KWYA facilitator the Undoing Racism curriculum is a prerequisite and Crystal was so
impressive she was invited to become an Undoing Racism facilitator with the People’s Institute in New Orleans!
She on a hiatus from the Master of Social Work degree program at UAA to concentrate on her work and family
at this time. Crystal likes to look at all perspectives of a situation and make a decision based on as much
information as she can gather. She picks our brains and uses policy to make sound decisions. Lou Johnson,
Department Director is looking forward to Crystal’s continued growth here at BBNA and as a young Native
professional in Alaska working with our Native families. Congratulations Crystal, and thank you for the great
advice!
10 Years
Elena Bavilla, Land Management Services Specialist
land management services department
Elena began quietly at BBNA, filling an Administrative Support position at Social Services. After a while it was
obvious that Elena is charged with energy and is a diligent hard worker. In Social Services, she transferred up
to become a Personal Care Attendant Coordinator. Her interests at BBNA expanded and she applied to be the
Land Management Services Probate Assistant. She eventually became a Probate Specialist, helping many owners
of Native allotments and restricted Townsite lots get the technical assistance they need. Her skills continue
to grow. Today she is gaining more skills as a Land Management Services Specialist. Elena’s quiet presence
and knowledge helps clients feel comfortable.
Congratulations Elena for your achievements, and thank you for all your hard work.
10 YEARS
Shanna Ann Schroeder
Accounting & office management specialist
community services department
“I have learned a lot the past 10 years in Community Services Department & looking to learn a lot more in
the next 10 years.” Shanna Ann’s work began at BBNA in the Tribal Government Services Department. (Now
Community Services) She began as an Administrative Assistant for the Curyung Tribal Council. She transferred
to the Central Office as Tribal Courts Enrollment Specialist. She became a trainee for the position of Accounting
Office Management Specialist in 2006 and was advanced to Specialist in 2009. Today she is blending her
world of work with that of being a new mom. Congratulations Shanna Ann. We look forward to seeing you
around for that next ten!
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