Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
Sonya Wellman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate affairs, event management, and community relations. Currently serving as the Manager of Corporate Affairs at Cook Inlet Region, Inc. since May 2022, Sonya has previously held significant roles including Director of Events at Rasmuson Foundation and Sales & Marketing Manager at Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. Additional experience includes positions as Partner and Community Affairs Manager at Koot's, Director of Special Events at Alaska Public Media, and Development Director at Alaska Conservation Alliance and Voters. Sonya's career also features roles as Donor & Community Relations Manager at Northwest Youth Services and Executive Director at United Way of Grays Harbor, in addition to Promotions & Marketing Director at Chilkoot Charlie's. Sonya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of Oregon.
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Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
CIRI is an Alaska Native corporation. It is one of 12 Alaska-based regional corporations established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 to benefit Alaska Natives who had ties to the Cook Inlet region. The Company is owned by more than 8,500 shareholders of Athabascan and Southeast Indian, Inupiat, Yup'ik, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Aleut/Unangax descent.