IDA Alaska’s board members volunteer their time and meet quarterly. Meeting details can be found on the Events page (subject to change). We welcome you to contact us if you are interested in attending or learning more about serving on the board.

Board of Directors

Beate Daly
President

As a mother of a struggling reader living in rural Alaska, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges families face when resources, specialists, and support for dyslexia are limited or nonexistent. My journey to understand how to help my child has led me to invest time, energy, and money into OG training—learning everything I can about dyslexia, evidence-based reading instruction, and advocacy. I want to become President of the Alaska branch of the International Dyslexia Association to turn that personal struggle into purpose—to bridge the gap between families and resources, raise awareness in our unique and often overlooked communities, and ensure that every Alaskan child, no matter where they live, has access to the tools and instruction they need to thrive as readers and learners.

Ashley Davis
Vice President

Holly Hunter
Treasurer

Chris Cavanaugh, PhD
Director

Chris Cavanaugh, PhD has been a behavioral health provider in Alaska since 2005. He has worked in a variety of settings including: schools, community-based organizations, as well as inpatient and residential psychiatric care.  Currently, Dr. Cavanaugh provides pediatric neuropsychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services.  He is a fourth-generation Alaskan, growing up in the Matanuska Valley. He enjoys fishing, skiing, and biking with his family and Bernese Mountain Dogs, Champ and Scout.

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Jennifer Athey
Past Director

Hermine Baker
Past Director

Ashly Beckes
Past Director

Posie Boggs
Past President

Vicki Campbell
Past Director

Meghan Clark
Past Director

Kimberly Cotter
Past Director

Donna Dart
Past Director

Janet Donnelly
Director

Dee Dee Feghali
Past Director

Bonnie Friedman
Past Director

Kristi Fuller
Past Director

Rebecca George
Past President

Kristi Graber
Past Director

Martha Gingras
Past Director

Anita Gomez
Past Director

Jennifer Hall Jones
Past President

Anne Hazelton
Past Director

Sue Heinz
Past Director

Vicki Hodges
Past Director

Sonja Kerr
Past Director

Jan Maki
Past Director

Jon Meisener
Past Director

Anna Neidig
Past Director

Brandy Phares
Past Director

Lori Pickett
Past President

Kelsey Ratcliffe
Past Director

Melissa Sturgis
Past Director

Heather Walton
Past President