BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Diehl
Chair, Seat C
Dana Diehl, originally of Aniak is Yupik and Dena’ina and German and Icelandic. She is the daughter of Dave and Esther Diehl of Aniak. Dana’s Yupik name is Aan’gilaq given to her by the late Nancy Morgan and her Cupik name is Qinavyuq given to her by her mother in-law, Tacuk Martz. Dana is a Class B Shareholder with The Kuskokwim Corporation and a tribal member with the Native Village of Aniak. With the support of the Kuskokwim Educational Foundation (KEF), Dana graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado in 2006. Dana also received a graduate certificate in Alaska Native Executive Leadership from Alaska Pacific University in 2019, and is currently enrolled in the Masters in Rural Development program through the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Dana is the Director of the Wellness and Prevention Department for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and Chair of the Board for KEF. She is a recipient of The Kuskokwim Corporation’s 2018 Health Award, ANTHC’s 2018 Employee of the Year and ANTHC’s 2024 Presidential Service Award. Dana lives in Nuk’elehitnu/Eagle River with her husband Michael and in her spare time she enjoys volunteering to support the work of KEF, gathering, processing and eating traditional Alaska Native foods, gardening, skiing, hiking and traveling.
Quentin Simeon,
Vice-Chair Seat A
Quentin (Kid) Simeon born in Bethel and raised on the Kuskokwim and Aniak Rivers. He is the son of Allen Simeon of Aniak who is Married to Laura Simeon of Kalskag, and his mother is Gloria (Muffet) Simeon of Bethel who is married to Michael Meeks. Quentin is passionate about empowering youth and strengthening communities. After receiving a BA in English from the University of Alaska Anchorage, he has primarily worked for Alaska Native organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions, with a focus on universal access and holistic education. He is a storyteller and artist. After several years working within the University of Alaska system, he has moved to the lower peninsula and works for an environmental organization: Cook Inletkeeper. Quentin has served on the KEF board since 2017.
Amanda Hoffman
Director, Seat B
Athabascan name – Koosh Da’ Naw (Rose bud). Amanda grew up in Bethel, Alaska and graduated from Bethel Regional High School. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Amanda’s parents are Ronald Hoffman of Aniak and Cathleen Hoffman (Demientieff) of Holy Cross. She has a two-year-old Daughter named Kyrie. She enjoy’s beading, comedies, and spending time with family & friends. Her work history is with the Anchorage School District as a Community Counselor (East High School) and the Cultural Enrichment Specialist for Indian Education. Amanda is a Shareholder of Doyon Limited, The Kuskokwim Corporation, Deloycheet, descendent of Calista Corporation and descendent of Bethel Native Corporation.
Shenai Simeon
Director, Seat D
Shenai Simeon is from Aniak Alaska. Her paternal grandparents are Jerry Simeon and Late Elizabeth (Betty) Simeon. Maternal grandparents are the late Nick (sonny) Kameroff and Marie Kameroff. Her parents are Jerry and Elsie Simeon and she has two sisters, Jessica and Francine. Shenai is also a mother to a son. Shenai graduated from the Aniak Junior Senior High School and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) where she earned a BA in Rural Development with a focus on Rural Health and Human Services. While she attended UAF she was a recipient of the KEF Scholarship. Shenai currently lives in Fairbanks Alaska and works for the Tanana Chiefs Conference as the Health Information Manager and Privacy officer. As a mom of a 5 year old who keeps her on her toes, he is her driving force to get involved with our corporation and our corporations Scholarship Foundation.
Isha Twitchell
Director, Seat E
Isha “Acacugnaq” Twitchell born and raised in Bethel. The daughter of the late Bessie Hinz (Bethel) and late Joe Vanderpool Sr. (McGrath). She graduated with her associates of applied science degree in general business in 2015, then pursued her bachelors degree in business administration with a minor in management and graduated in 2023 with scholarships from KEF. She currently lives in Palmer, Alaska with her family and works for the local tribe as a Department of Justice Project Manager. Her heart will always be on the Kuskokwim and is passionate about furthering education for all our people with whatever their personal educational goals are. She enjoys camping, salmon fishing, and berry picking with her family during the subsistence seasons each year.
Christina Beshaw
Director, Seat F
Christina Beshaw, originally from Aniak, is the daughter of Gary and Ellie Wright. Her maternal grandparents are Pete and Mary Tom, and Lee and Agnes Overton. Christina lives in Anchorage with her husband and daughter, where she works as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst for Cook Inlet Tribal Council. Originally a KEF scholarship recipient in the late 90s, she returned to school and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from UAF in 2021. In her free time, Christina enjoys canning vegetables, sauces and jams (her favorite is blueberry jam), and spending time in the Alaskan outdoors with her family.
Seat G
Currently Open
