Don Ball

Don Ball has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Don began their career as an Associate Editor at Alaska Quarterly Review in 1992. Following this, they worked as a Management Specialist at the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation from 1993 to 1996, where they managed grants and coordinated construction activities. Don then served as an Assistant Professor at Bodø University College from 1997 to 1998, teaching Business English with a focus on U.S. business vocabulary and culture. Don continued their career as the Publications Director for the U.S.-Asia Environmental Partnership at the International Resource Group from 1998 to 2000, overseeing print media for the program. From 2000 to 2001, Don worked as a Writer/Editor at JBS, where they wrote and edited various documents for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most recently, they have had a long tenure at the National Endowment for the Arts, where they held various roles such as Publications Director and Assistant Director of Public Affairs. In these positions, they oversaw content development for publications, website, and social media channels, implemented strategic plans, and promoted the arts in communities nationwide.

Don Ball has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University at Albany, SUNY. Don also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Alaska Anchorage. The specific start and end years for each of their degrees are not provided.