Brandi Berg was appointed Board of Regents' Executive Officer in 2012. The Board of Regents' executive officer serves as a key adviser to each board member, as well as to board leadership, and an advocate for good governance practices. The position serves as a liaison between the board, the university president, senior leaders of the university as well as university staff, governmental entities, students and the general public. Berg provides primary staff support to the 11-member board, including coordinating board planning and communications, overseeing the Board of Regents' policy review, managing meeting logistics, day-to-day board operations, and maintaining official university records.
Berg began her career at the University of Alaska in 2002 as an administrative assistant at the UA Foundation. Later that same year she was promoted to board coordinator/executive assistant. In 2006, Berg became the account and award manager at the Foundation, administering grants, awards and scholarships. She joined the Board of Regents’ Office in 2008.
Prior to working at the university, Berg spent 19 years in the travel industry, and has a certificate in travel industry management from the Institute of Certified Travel Consultants. She also earned a certified administrative professional certificate from the International Association of Administrative Professionals in 2013 and an associate’s degree in applied business management fro