AmeriCorps Seniors Program Manager
Maddy started as the Manager for the Elder Mentor Program and the Senior Companion Program in February 2023. Before this role she was the Program Coordinator for RurAL CAP’s Resilient Alaska Youth AmeriCorps Program. Maddy is delighted to be part of the Elder Mentor team and help the program expand. Maddy comes from a background of community service including 3 years in the Peace Corps in Peru and 2 years as an AmeriCorps member. In her free time, you can find her making coffee in the woods.
Elder Mentor Program Coordinator
Ginger has been an Elder Mentor Program Coordinator since October 2020. Before joining the RurAL CAP team, Ginger spent ten years working at a local non-profit supporting the nutritional needs of children living in low-income families. As a lifelong Alaskan, it is her honor to continue supporting our community’s children through the good works of the Elder Mentor Program. On the weekends, you may spot Ginger paddling her canoe with her dog at the helm, or up to her elbows in the garden.
Culture Bearer Program Coordinator
Eva O’Malley joined the EM Team as a Culture Bearer Program Coordinator in October 2022; focused on connecting Elders with young people to share their cultural knowledge, language and crafting throughout Alaska. Prior to that, Eva spent many years in the affordable housing industry. Eva’s work in the housing industry brought her to many villages in rural Alaska. She looks forward to meeting many Elders and educators in all parts of Alaska. Eva loves to experience her Cupik culture by immersing herself in subsistence activities in the summertime, traveling to her village for fishing and berry picking and spending quality time with her granddaughter.
Senior Companion Program Coordinator
Ella Jusczak joined the team as the Elder Services Program Coordinator in December of 2023; focusing on connecting Elders with older adults who are homebound or need extra assistance to stay independent and, in their communities, longer. Before joining the Elder Services team, Ella spent time as a stay-at-home mom to her four children. Previous career duties for Ella have kept her in the non-profit world where she enjoys supporting the growth of Alaska and its communities. Ella grew up in the Norton Sound Region of Alaska, enjoys fishing with family, and a good book.
AmeriCorps Seniors Program Recruitment Specialist
Eni Mavaega has over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable populations, with a background in healthcare, operations management, and team leadership. In her role as a Recruiting Specialist, she focuses on building strong community connections and recruiting volunteers to support programs that serve individuals across Alaska. Her work is rooted in healthcare, leadership, and creating environments where people feel heard, valued, and supported.