Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson[nb 1] (born May 19, 1967[2]) is an American politician who briefly served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Alaska, from October to December 2018. She was sworn in after Byron Mallott's abrupt resignation from the post on October 16, 2018. In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University, the first woman to serve as the university's president.[3] She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University to become interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in March 2021. Her presidency of the Consortium became permanent in June of the same year and she resigned from Alaska Pacific University at that time. Davidson later became CEO of the Consortium as well. She left the Consortium in May 2024.
Davidson has previously served as Senior Director of Legal and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,[5] and as Chair of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for ten years.[7] Part of her work there included getting veterans in rural areas access to healthcare through tribal clinics, and creating rural dental clinic programs employing mid-level dental professionals to improve access to dental care.[8]
On October 16, 2018, Davidson was sworn in as lieutenant governor after an emergency cabinet meeting in the wake of Byron Mallott's resignation.[10] She is Alaska’s first female Alaska Native lieutenant governor.[11] Upon being sworn in, she briefly became the running mate of incumbent Governor Bill Walker in his 2018 re-election campaign before he dropped out of the race on October 19.[12][13]
In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University. She was the first woman to serve as president of the university.[3]
On March 12, 2021 Davidson was named interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University at that time.[14] Davidson's presidency of the Consortium became permanent on June 14, 2021 and she resigned from the presidency of Alaska Pacific University.[15] Three years later, on May 7, 2024 the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium unexpectedly announced that Davidson had left her positions as president and CEO. No explanation was given.[16]
^Nurr'araaluk is part of Davidson's Yup'ik name. Her full Yup'ik name is Nurr'araaluk Amillamarnan.[1] Nurr'araaluk is also shortened to Nurrii.[2]
Referencesedit
^ abAnnie, Feldt (October 17, 2018). "Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
^ ab"Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Named Alaska Pacific University President". Alaska Pacific University. March 24, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
^"Valerie "Nurr'araaluk" Davidson". CTSE. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
^ abc"Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Resume" (PDF). Alaska Legislature official website. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
^"Lieutenant Governor Valerie Davidson". Alaska.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
^"Alaska Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson". ltgov.alaska.gov. State of Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
^ abDeMarban, Alex (October 17, 2018). "Valerie Davidson, Alaska's new lieutenant governor, has a long history fighting for Native issues". Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage, Alaska. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
^"AFN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2018 Convention". Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Federation of Natives. September 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
^Kitchenman, Andrew (October 16, 2018). "Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns after 'inappropriate comments'". KTOO. Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
^James Brooks. "New lieutenant governor opens Alaska Federation of Natives conference". Juneau Empire. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
^Kelly, Caroline (October 19, 2018). "Alaska Gov. Bill Walker suspends re-election bid". CNN. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
^Hollander, Zaz (March 13, 2021). "APU President Valerie Davidson named interim head of Alaska's largest tribal health organization". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^Berman, Annie (June 15, 2021). "Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson named president of Alaska's largest tribal health organization". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
^McBride, Rhonda (May 10, 2024). "Sudden ANTHC leadership change: Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm". Alaska Public Media. Anchorage, Alaska. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
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Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson nb 1 born May 19 1967 2 is an American politician who briefly served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Alaska from October to December 2018 She was sworn in after Byron Mallott s abrupt resignation from the post on October 16 2018 In April 2020 Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University the first woman to serve as the university s president 3 She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University to become interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in March 2021 Her presidency of the Consortium became permanent in June of the same year and she resigned from Alaska Pacific University at that time Davidson later became CEO of the Consortium as well She left the Consortium in May 2024 Valerie DavidsonNurr araaluk AmillamarnanPresident of Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumIncumbentAssumed office March 9 2021Preceded byAndy TeuberPresident of Alaska Pacific UniversityIn office April 25 2020 March 9 2021Preceded byBob OndersSucceeded byBob Onders interim 13th Lieutenant Governor of AlaskaIn office October 16 2018 December 3 2018GovernorBill WalkerPreceded byByron MallottSucceeded byKevin MeyerCommissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social ServicesIn office December 1 2014 October 16 2018GovernorBill WalkerPreceded byWilliam StreurSucceeded byJay ButlerPersonal detailsBorn 1967 05 19 May 19 1967 age 56 Bethel Alaska U S Political partyDemocraticEducationUniversity of Alaska Southeast BA University of New Mexico JD Contents 1 Early and personal life 2 Career 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksEarly and personal life editDavidson was born in Bethel Alaska Her mother is Yup ik and her father is originally from Port Orchard Washington 1 She grew up both in Bethel and the nearby Aniak Davidson is an enrolled tribal member of the Orutsararmiut Native Council 4 In 1992 Davidson graduated from University of Alaska Southeast with a Bachelor of Education 5 Davidson also holds a degree in law from the University of New Mexico obtained in 1998 6 5 2 After she graduated she worked as a lawyer for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium 2 Career editDavidson has previously served as Senior Director of Legal and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium 5 and as Chair of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for ten years 7 Part of her work there included getting veterans in rural areas access to healthcare through tribal clinics and creating rural dental clinic programs employing mid level dental professionals to improve access to dental care 8 In December 2014 Davidson was appointed Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services 9 8 During her tenure there she worked on Alaska s Medicaid expansion alongside Governor Walker 2 On October 16 2018 Davidson was sworn in as lieutenant governor after an emergency cabinet meeting in the wake of Byron Mallott s resignation 10 She is Alaska s first female Alaska Native lieutenant governor 11 Upon being sworn in she briefly became the running mate of incumbent Governor Bill Walker in his 2018 re election campaign before he dropped out of the race on October 19 12 13 In April 2020 Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University She was the first woman to serve as president of the university 3 On March 12 2021 Davidson was named interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University at that time 14 Davidson s presidency of the Consortium became permanent on June 14 2021 and she resigned from the presidency of Alaska Pacific University 15 Three years later on May 7 2024 the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium unexpectedly announced that Davidson had left her positions as president and CEO No explanation was given 16 See also editList of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United StatesNotes edit Nurr araaluk is part of Davidson s Yup ik name Her full Yup ik name is Nurr araaluk Amillamarnan 1 Nurr araaluk is also shortened to Nurrii 2 References edit a b Annie Feldt October 17 2018 Lt Gov Davidson delivers first public speech in new position Alaska Public Media Retrieved October 22 2018 a b c d e Fishing Cooking And A Yup ik Upbringing Made Alaska s Health Commissioner Morning Edition National Public Radio September 1 2015 a b Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson Named Alaska Pacific University President Alaska Pacific University March 24 2020 Retrieved September 27 2020 Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson CTSE Retrieved October 17 2018 a b c Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson Resume PDF Alaska Legislature official website Retrieved October 17 2018 Lieutenant Governor Valerie Davidson Alaska gov Retrieved October 17 2018 Alaska Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson ltgov alaska gov State of Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor Retrieved October 22 2018 a b DeMarban Alex October 17 2018 Valerie Davidson Alaska s new lieutenant governor has a long history fighting for Native issues Anchorage Daily News Anchorage Alaska Retrieved October 22 2018 AFN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2018 Convention Anchorage Alaska Alaska Federation of Natives September 2018 Retrieved 17 October 2018 Kitchenman Andrew October 16 2018 Updated Lt Gov Mallott resigns after inappropriate comments KTOO Alaska Public Media Retrieved October 22 2018 James Brooks New lieutenant governor opens Alaska Federation of Natives conference Juneau Empire Retrieved October 19 2018 Zak Annie October 16 2018 Alaska Lt Gov Byron Mallott abruptly resigns following inappropriate comments Anchorage Daily News Anchorage Alaska Kelly Caroline October 19 2018 Alaska Gov Bill Walker suspends re election bid CNN Retrieved October 19 2018 Hollander Zaz March 13 2021 APU President Valerie Davidson named interim head of Alaska s largest tribal health organization Anchorage Daily News Retrieved August 17 2021 Berman Annie June 15 2021 Valerie Nurr araaluk Davidson named president of Alaska s largest tribal health organization Anchorage Daily News Retrieved May 10 2024 McBride Rhonda May 10 2024 Sudden ANTHC leadership change Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm Alaska Public Media Anchorage Alaska Retrieved May 10 2024 External links editAppearances on C SPAN Political offices Preceded byByron Mallott Lieutenant Governor of Alaska2018 Succeeded byKevin Meyer Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Valerie Davidson amp oldid 1223367942, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
