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Meet the Team
Aaron W. Campbell Founder & CEO
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Aaron Campbell Kaateena is the adopted “baby brother” of renowned chief Cyril George, leader of the Deisheetaan clan, of Angoon. Aaron is the founder and senior pastor of Antioch of Calvary Chapel, in Philadelphia’s University City. Aaron has earned the trust of the community with close to ten years of dreaming and directing citywide food, clothing, and toy drives, among other outreaches. He sat on the board of director’s of University City’s, Community Development Corporation, as well as the board for designing the new West Philadelphia High School. Aaron works closely with many organizations at The University of Pennsylvania pertaining to student life and development, and has been laboring in Angoon, Alaska for over three years. For this work, in 2008, he was formally adopted into the Tlingit tribe by one of Alaska’s most venerated chiefs – the highest tribal honor.
Jason Hooley Director of Boards and Commissions, Alaska
Jason is adopted S’ah Xaa of the Angoon Kaagwaantaan. He works in the Office of [Alaska] Governor Sean Parnell as the Director of Boards and Commissions. He has 11 years of experience working in Alaska state government, including service in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as well as the Alaska State Legislature. He began a relationship with the people of Angoon seven years ago as a member of the Chapel by the Lake congregation leading work service crews, vacation Bible school programs, and other ministries.
Albert Howard Mayor of Angoon
Mayor Howard is a life-long resident of Southeast Alaska, born and raised in Angoon. He is a community leader and is interested in preserving Native culture in Alaska. He is a diplomatic liaison representing his community and other Native interest in Southeast Alaska. Acts as City Manager for the City of Angoon supervising 11 employees.
Frank Jack, III Councilman of Angoon
Frank Jack III has been employed with Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority since June 1999 where he started as a construction laborer. He has worked his way up to his current position as the construction supervisor in Angoon and has held this position since December 2002. In addition, Frank has been a licensed fishing guide and has served on the Angoon City Council for four years. Currently Frank Jack III is overseeing the Angoon Weatherization project which includes THRHA built homes numbering 53, in addition to supervising the NAHASDA program and Housing, Accessibility, and Modification (HAM) grant work. (Picture coming soon)
Natasha Campbell, Esq. Legal
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Natasha is a practicing attorney with over 13 years experience. She started her legal career as a commercial litigator at two large Philadelphia law firms, Pepper Hamilton and Saul Ewing, before moving in-house to a large, internationally known financial services company, where she currently manages financial services litigation. Natasha is the wife of Pastor Aaron Campbell.
Rayce Rollins CFO
MBA, Haub School of Business, Sain Joseph’s University
B.A., Fox School of Business, Temple University
Rayce is an accountant, specializing in taxation and cost management. He currently works with Miller & Associates, “A CPA for Non-Profit Organization.”
Joanne Graham CMO
M.S., School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania
Joanne is a Fund Developer Consultant, with a 20-year track record for successfully managing grants with combined budgets exceeding $15m. Joanne demonstrates special strength in the area of leveraging resources, resulting in measurable and sustainable program outcomes for local schools and agencies. Joanne’s success in establishing standards for innovative practices resulted in the district-wide replication of her program development initiatives by fellow grant managers in the School District of Philadelphia, as well as the standardization and national replication of her policy and procedure manuals by the U.S. Department of Navy, Navy Family Service Centers, via contract with the University of Pennsylvania.
Isaac Esseku COO
MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Computer Science & Economics, Lafayette College
Isaac has worked in investment banking and corporate strategy at Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch. He is also a co-founder and former Chief Strategy Officer for Fireball Energy Drink. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Computer Science & Economics degrees from Lafayette College.
Udochi Nwogu Strategy
MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
B.S., School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Udochi is currently an MBA student at The Wharton School, with a concentration in Strategic Management. Prior to Wharton, she worked as an analyst at Lehman Brothers. She also held positions at several non-profits. Udochi believes in the ability of business to improve the welfare of people, and hopes to work in the private sector towards poverty alleviation in African countries.
Amina Bell Socioeconomic Development
Socioeconomic Development, International Affairs, The New School University
B.S., The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Amina is an accountant with over 7 years experience.
Lt. Col. Kevin Kelly Strategic Planner
Current F-16C+ Fighter Pilot
U.S. Air Force, Navy Legal Justice School
B.S., Villanova University
Kevin has flown on numerous deployments on-board multiple aircraft carriers, and is a combat Veteran with over 400 carrier landings. He is an entrepreneur and a consultant, working with the executive teams of many outstanding international corporations, helping them develop long-term strategies for success. He is a speaker and facilitator with Afterburner Seminars, a group of men and women fighter pilots who teach Fortune 500 companies—and select outstanding companies—the tools and techniques used by combat aviators when the stakes are high and failure is not an option.
or otherwise inquire about her
please contact her through the
Angoon Business Center at
(907) 788 - 3553
