Afognak Native Corporation Board of Directors Candidate
Data Driven Leadership
Focused on Growth
Chelsea Helgason Dallal
- Bachelor's in Business — Texas A&M University
- MBA — University of Notre Dame
- Afognak Apprentice Program Alum
- Afognak Scholorship recipient
- 9 years in Marketing and E-commerce Strategy
- 6 years as a Software Engineer
- Board and Committee Member for the Alutiiq Museum
- Grown up in Larson Bay, Kodiak, Anchorage, and Seattle
- Mother and Multi-Generational Shareholder
I bring a strong foundation in business, marketing strategy, and modern technology. I began building that foundation at Afognak through the Apprentice Program, where I gained early insight into how our corporation operates and serves its Shareholders. Since then, my career has spanned two industries that shape today's world: marketing and software engineering. That experience gives me the strategic perspective to support thoughtful growth in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.
I want Shareholders to understand how I approach decisions. I believe in using solid data, maintaining strong financial discipline, and always considering our cultural responsibility. Afognak can be both competitive and grounded in our values. My goal is simple: to help build a company we are proud of while creating stronger dividends, meaningful elder benefits, and lasting opportunity for future generations.
Since 2019, I have consistently put my name forward for the Board slate, preparing each year and remaining committed to serving. This year I chose to run as an “other candidate” for the first time because I believe healthy organizations benefit from thoughtful change. Future leaders should see a clear path to board service through strong qualifications and an open, competitive process, supported by ideas like term limits.
I believe good decisions come from clear goals, strong data, and disciplined financial thinking. Facts, measurable results, and honest shareholder feedback should guide our direction so we can continue building a successful business that creates opportunity for our people for generations to come.
