Gretchen Wieman Fauske
Director of Special Programs & Strategy at the Alaska Small Business Development Center, part of the University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute
- Role
- Director of Special Programs & Strategy at Alaska Sbdc
- Location
- Anchorage, AK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gretchen Wieman Fauske
A marketing minded economic developer fueled by a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and Alaska, I\'m the Director of Special Programs and Strategy at the Alaska Small Business Development Center.
Experience
Director of Special Programs & Strategy
Jun 2023 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US
As part of the SBDC leadership team, I oversee the Special Programs unit, leading operations, budgets, compliance, and staff while driving statewide initiatives in innovation, funding readiness, BuyAlaska, marketing, communications, and events. I build strategic partnerships, expand program reach, and elevate the visibility of Alaska’s small businesses through sustainable systems, funding growth, and impactful community engagement.
Education
Whitman College
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
1999 — 2003
James Cook University
Australian Literature
2002 — 2002
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Master's degree, Arctic and Northern Studies
The School for Field Studies
Marine Parks Management
2001 — 2001
Skills
- Editing
- Leadership
- Proposal Writing
- Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Press Releases
- Corporate Communications
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Fundraising
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Strategic Communications
- Marketing Communications
- Strategy
- Nonprofits
- Program Management
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