Our Team
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Michael Lance
Director of Administration | Manager
With over 20 years of strategic oversight, team leadership, project and event management, Michael oversees the team and operations at ACF’s BP Energy Center as well as guides administrative operations, business processes, and special projects at the ACF Calais office.
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Olivia Paine
Assistant Manager
Olivia is originally from North Dallas, Texas, and moved to Alaska five years ago—where she’s happily made her home. She enjoys exploring all that Alaska has to offer and traveling with her family. After becoming a mom, Olivia pursued a career in retail and worked her way up to an assistant manager position. She recently joined the BPEC team and is excited to grow in her career and contribute to the impactful work that ACF does.
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Mariah Fuller
Operations Associate
Mariah Fuller is a dedicated and hardworking freshman at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she strives to achieve excellence in both her academic and personal pursuits. Born and raised in Anchorage, Mariah has developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. She loves spending her free time engaging in activities like snowboarding, hiking, fishing, and camping, always seeking to connect with nature in all its forms.
Mariah is an adventurous spirit who thrives in the Alaskan wilderness, but she is also drawn to warmer climates, with a particular love for Hawaii. Her travel dreams include exploring Europe, where she hopes to experience new cultures and landscapes beyond her home state.
Known for her reliability and trustworthiness, Mariah is someone her friends, family, and peers can always count on. Whether it’s helping others or being there for her loved ones, Mariah is always ready to lend a hand and make a positive impact on those around her.
As she continues to grow and develop, Mariah is focused on building a successful future. She believes in the value of hard work and is determined to pursue her goals with determination and a positive attitude. With a passion for living life to the fullest and an unwavering commitment to her values, Mariah aims to make the most of every opportunity while maintaining her joyful and optimistic outlook on life.
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Toshia Steed
Operations Associate
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Bree Dodd
Operations Associate
Originally from Kotzebue, Alaska, Breanne brings a background in hospitality management, administration, and business operations to the Alaska Community Foundation. Her experience includes positions with NANA Regional Corporation and NMS, as well as founding and operating Bree’s Hospitality Services. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in team leadership, operational coordination, and customer relations.
As an Operation’s Associate, Breanne supports the Foundation’s daily operations and helps create a welcoming environment for the individuals and organizations it serves. An Iñupiaq with roots in Northwest Alaska, she values the relationships and communities that make Alaska unique.
Outside of work, Breanne enjoys spending time with her three children, exploring Alaska, and creative writing. She is currently developing Heart of the Arctic, a memoir exploring family, identity, resilience, and life in Alaska.

