Our Team
Erin Jackson-Hill
Erin is a passionate advocate for social justice, with a rich and diverse experience in nonprofit management and event production. Anchored in Anchorage since the age of two, Erin is a proud alumna of Wonder Park Elementary, Wendler Jr. High School, and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. Her profound dedication to her home state is reflected in her relentless advocacy for issues, particularly those that disproportionately affect minority communities.
She began her professional journey at Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, eventually rising to the position of Events Manager. Her career has also been enriched by her experiences at the State of Alaska-Child Support Division, Doyon Limited and JJ Powers Public Relations. Erin's foray into organizing was marked by her role as the statewide coordinator for the Recall Dunleavy campaign.
A key accomplishment in Erin's career was her instrumental role in founding the Alaska Civics Academy, a program dedicated to promoting civic participation and understanding. She is also an active contributor to the Alaska Coalition for Justice, tirelessly working to advance fairness and equality across the state, with a specific focus on police reforms and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline.
In addition, Erin is a board member of Alaskans for Fair Courts, reflecting her commitment to uphold justice and impartiality within the judicial selection process. Her involvement extends to the steering committee of Alaska Women's Ascend, a program designed to empower women to run for political office, thereby promoting gender balance in political representation. In 2022, Erin joined the planning committee of Juneteenth Anchorage, underscoring her commitment to diversity and community engagement in Anchorage.
With her extensive experience and unwavering dedication to social justice, Erin stands out as a significant advocate and leader within her community. Her continuous efforts are pivotal in moving towards a more inclusive and equitable Alaska.
Joshua Black
Operations Consultant
Josh Black brings over a decade of nonprofit operations experience to Stand Up Alaska. Prior to joining the team, he was Assistant Director of Aspiration, a nonprofit that supports social justice through technology and digital capacity building. He specializes in improving operations and accounting systems and designing and implementing processes.
Josh is an experienced labor organizer, who works in an Amazon warehouse in San Francisco and helped make it the first in the country to unionize with the Teamsters in October 2024. He is also a classically trained singer and performs professionally as a soloist, section leader, and chorister throughout the Bay Area.
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