Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson grew up in southern Idaho on a wheat and cattle ranch. She came to Alaska in 1977 and within a year three sisters followed. Five nieces and their families now make their home in Alaska. Liz spent 20 years litigating race and sex discrimination cases, wrongful termination, and occasionally worked for the State of Alaska as an Administrative Hearing Officer. Other projects include 2 years spent as a construction and business Project Manager for Linford of Alaska. She also owned and ran The Sport Shop, a women's only sporting goods store in Anchorage.

"Alaska has been a terrific place to live. Our family includes people in the oil, engineering and construction industry, teaching, finance, non-profit, and airline sectors. I hope our work with AK4P will help the public understand the significant issues elected leaders face helping Alaska transition from a resource based state to a broader economic future."

Nate Ord is from Juneau Alaska. He grew up commercial fishing with his family and spending time between town and a remote cabin near Swanson Harbor. He was an AK WWAMI medical student and is currently completing his residency with the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. He plans to return to Alaska to practice after completing his training.

“My hope is that through AK4P we can advocate for legislation that looks beyond election cycle politics to the long-term fiscal success of our state. Additionally, we hope to hold politicians accountable for short-sided solutions, misinformation, and partisan politicking that fails to serve Alaskans.”

Laura Norton-Cruz is a licensed master social worker (LMSW), public health professional, and parent activist, based in her hometown of Anchorage and also working in rural Alaska. She is the producer of the film "At Home/In Home: Rural Alaska Childcare in Crisis," and has used the film to advocate for improved childcare policy and funding in Alaska and federally. She is the only Alaskan ever selected into the prestigious, 3-year Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders program, which provided funding to make the childcare film. Laura is a graduate of Steller Secondary School in Anchorage, has a BA in Critical Social Thought and Studio Art from Mount Holyoke College, and an MSW from the University of Michigan.

Alex was raised in a union household of public educators. He is a proud member of UFCW, Local 1496. Alex holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree from Indiana University. Alex is an ever-optimistic Detroit sports fan, an avid chess player, and spends his free time enjoying the outdoors with his dogs in Anchorage.

Mary has lived in Alaska since 1977. When she first moved here she was an RN at the Alaska Hospital, then worked in outpatient mental health from 1981-1991. She also played in many music ensembles locally as recreation. In 1990 she was married and raised two boys who were graduates from ASD. Mary had a private music studio starting around 1992 to present time. This included teaching classical as well as folk music to children and adults. She started a music camp called "Alaska CIty Folk Arts camp," and was also the orchestra and string teacher at the Anchorage Waldorf School from 2003-2021. Mary continues to volunteer in community projects in Anchorage and across Alaska.

Tom Atkinson has aided six Alaska State Representatives, served Yup’ik & Cup’ik Board of Directors, administered Coastal Management, managed two non-profits, served on the Kenai Borough Assembly, and taught college and high school. Tom has called Alaska home for over five decades.

Jan Carolyn Hardy is a community activist. She is an advocate for working families and apprenticeships as a path to full economic and social engagement. Jan Carolyn is president of the Alaska Retiree Chapter of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME.) She also serves on the Anchorage Central Labor Council and is a vice president of the Alaska AFL-CIO.