Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento

Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento is an experienced media and arts professional based in Southeast Portland, currently serving as the Artist Relations and Media Director at Chubanai Records since December 2013. In addition to managing artist communications and directing video and photo shoots, Alana leads digital media sessions for Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington, introducing young participants to photography and videography concepts. Previous roles include managing pastry technicians at Papa Haydn, working as a commercial fisherman, and serving as a reporter at Pamplin Communications. Alana holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Pacific University and a certificate in Documentary Photography from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.