Over the last
three decades, I have had the opportunity to work on many issues,
from fisheries to telecommunication. I have worked for Republicans
and Democrats, in both state and local government, and have been
fortunate enough to travel all over Alaska. I believe those experiences
and understanding of Alaska's unique challenges
will contribute to the university's mission of serving
the state and to the work of ISER.
I hope to expand ISER's
ability to assist the public dialogue which is so essential in
a democracy and so important to Alaska's future."
A Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Ulmer has spent time on college campuses
in Alaska and the Lower 48. She was selected as a Fellow in the
Institute of Politics at Harvard University's Kennedy School of
Government, where she lectured and mentored students during
the fall semester of 2003. In spring
semester of 2004, Ulmer was the Distinguished Visiting Professor
of Public Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
For 10
years Ulmer has served as one of three U.S. commissioners on
the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission. She was formerly
a member of the Federal Communication Commission's State
and Local Advisory Committee and the Federal Election Commission's
Advisory Comittee.
"I have known and worked with Fran Ulmer for a number
of years on many projects. She is an excellent choice for the
leadership role at ISER and a great addition to UAA," said Richard Strutz, who is regional vice
president Alaska for Wells Fargo Bank NA.
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