Alana Peterson

A returning Sealaska intern, Alana Peterson worked for Sealaska Timber Corporation this summer.

At STC, Peterson researched and worked to create a database of First Nations, and other indigenous groups’ contact information, for STC’s use in future business endeavors. She also researched Seattle-area companies that STC could market their SFC certified-wood furniture to. Peterson also attended various STC business development meetings with the Nisga’a First Nation.

After her previous internship with Sealaska’s Office of Diversity Solutions, Peterson said she was delighted to be back for a second year. “It has been nice to take what I learned last year in ODS and
apply it to my work here this year in STC, I really am gaining knowledge from my internship that you can’t gain in the classroom.”

Peterson is from Sitka, Alaska and is the daughter of Reginald and Gail Peterson, and the granddaughter of Angel and Leadia Peterson and Howard and Ann Johansen. She is Tlingit of the L’uxnaahadi Clan. Her Tlingit name is Gah Kith Tin.

Peterson attends Charleston Southern University. Going into her fourth year, she is working toward a double major in business management and Spanish. After graduation, Peterson plans to travel to South and Central America, where she will work on the economic development of rural communities with a volunteer program, such as the Peace Corps.

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