Board of Directors

Teresa Jacobsson established the Alaska Women's Leadership Forum in 2011 to provide a supportive platform for women in Alaska. She is the CEO of JW Industries Group and Alchemy Tribal Services, both SBA 8(a) certified companies. She is board founder/director of the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association and the Jacobsson Foundation and serves as executive board director of Beans Cafe. Teresa is an advocate for women and children and mentors women in business and those recovering from trauma.

Charlene Miles is the founder of Charlene Miles Consulting, LLC, specializing in leadership development, team building, and culturally intelligent learning solutions. She brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership, program management, and workforce development across Alaska. Charlene is a published contributor to the 2025 Arctic Yearbook. She and her husband have four children, two grandchildren, and two fur babies who bring great joy to her life. Charlene is passionate about supporting women to lead and thrive across Alaska.

Tracey Parrish is the owner and founder of the multi-state company Alaska Pacific Insurance Agency and founder of the non-profit Brix, established to inspire, encourage and educate young women in their careers. Tracey is a wife and mother that supports many non-profits and community endeavors with heart and humor and was recently named the Women Entrepreneur of the Year in Leadership for Alaska.

Jamie Lytton is a Physician Assistant and has earned a Doctor of Medical Science. She served as an officer in US Air Force, and is a board director with the Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants, committed to enhancing the PA practice. Jamie has supported fundraising events, galas, schools, small businesses, parades, and local charities after winning the coveted Mrs. Alaska American title in 2021. Jamie was also crowned Mrs. Alaska America in 2024. Jamie has a heart for empowering women to lead and lives with her husband in Eagle River.  

Kelly Stewart is a lifelong Alaskan with over 30 years of professional experience working with local and remote teams in multiple industry sectors. Trained as a chemist, she worked in remote Alaska testing for contaminants until making the switch to technology and management consulting. Today she is a strategic advisor with Gartner helping clients with their high risk initiatives.  Kelly is married with four daughters. She serves as Treasurer for her local Rotary club, is a Senior Center board of directors.