Emily Maurluviluq (Curyung tribe) is a program and partnerships leader based in Alaska, working at the intersection of Indigenous education, community development and philanthropy. She leads grant-funded initiatives focused on language revitalization, culturally grounded education and regional capacity building across Bristol Bay, working alongside Tribes, school districts, higher education institutions, funders and community partners.

Known for translating big-picture vision into actionable programming, Emily builds relationships across organizations and communities to move complex, collaborative initiatives from ideas into meaningful, community-driven outcomes. She is especially passionate about strengthening Indigenous language leadership, building sustainable regional partnerships and creating programs deeply rooted in culture and place.

Outside of work, you can find her training for long-distance races, tackling home renovation projects or hosting home-cooked meals accompanied by home-shaken libations for her circle.

Miles King is an Alaska-based educator and program leader from Naknek, working at the intersection of rural education, teacher development and culturally responsive learning. As the learning initiatives manager at the Bristol Bay Foundation, he leads and supports regional education initiatives focused on educator recruitment and retention, career pathways, culturally grounded curriculum and strengthening connections between schools and the communities they serve.

With a background in inclusive elementary education and organizational leadership, Miles brings both classroom experience and a systems-level approach to his work. He is especially passionate about creating opportunities that help educators build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, community members, culture and place. His work includes partnerships with school districts, higher education institutions, community organizations and regional partners across Bristol Bay to develop programs that are practical, sustainable and responsive to the needs of rural Alaska.

Having grown up in Bristol Bay and worked as both an educator and commercial fisherman, Miles brings a strong connection to the region into his work. Outside of work, he enjoys running Alaska’s trails and mountains, getting outside and spending time with his wife, Kathryn.