Nagruk Harcharek

Nagruk Harcharek is a Director at Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation. Nagruk has secured and grown contracts for a portfolio ranging from $4.5M to $11M. Nagruk has also directed operations for a $20M research facility and research land parcel. Nagruk has increased assets and income by transitioning project ownership from contractors to UIC Science. Nagruk has negotiated a new housing facility for researchers. Nagruk has supervised and mentored 12 direct reports in remote and on-site settings. Nagruk has showed a strong dedication to their role and led by example to enable management of operations locally without external assistance. Nagruk has empowered others through humility and honesty while gathering input from others during meetings to promote ownership and accountability of each team member.

Prior to their current position, Nagruk was the Science Operations Manager at Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation from January 2014 to December 2016. In this role, Nagruk was responsible for the daily operations of the Science Department which included the development, coordination, and implementation of science programs and projects in support of the UIC mission and goals. Nagruk also managed the Science Department budget and oversaw the development of science proposals.

Before their role as Science Operations Manager, Nagruk was the Science Project Manager at Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation from January 2013 to December 2014. In this role, they managed all

Nagruk Harcharek has a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an Associate of Science in Small Vessel Fabrication and Repair from Honolulu Community College.