Ulakaia Center

Sep 30, 2025

Descendant Spotlight

Kaveh Lambert Competes at USA Baseball’s NTIS Champions Cup

Kaveh LambertThe Ulakaia Center was proud to support Aleut descendant Kaveh Lambert in his journey to represent the Northwest Region at one of the nation’s most prestigious amateur baseball events — the USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup in Cary, North Carolina this August.

The Champions Cup is the final step in USA Baseball’s national player identification process. Kaveh, a proud descendant from St. George Island, AK is the son of Heather Lambert (Lekanof) and David Lambert. As one of only a handful of pitchers on his team, Kaveh showed skill, composure, and the determination that reflects the strength of his heritage.

Kaveh’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to Ulakaia Center for supporting Kaveh’s journey — helping bring the pride of our People to the national stage.

Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the Fall 2025 academic year scholarship recipients! We admire your dedication and are proud of your hard work as you continue to pursue your goals. Your commitment inspires us all!

Congratulations to the following special honors scholarship recipients:

Alice Petrivelli Business Leadership Scholarship Award

Darci Nevzuroff, Business – Alaska Pacific University

Andrew Gronholdt Arts Scholarship Award

Zoe Carpenter, Music – Cuesta College

Gabe Stepetin Business Scholarship

Jazell Jenkins, Communication – University of Washington

Lillie Hope-McGarvey Health Scholarship

Kailey Johansen, Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage

Honors
  • Joelle Alger, Science – Klamath Community College
  • Joshua Beers, Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington Tacoma
  • Dionisy Bourdukofsky, Computer Sciences – Oregon State University
  • Elizabeth Brown, Health Education – Arizona State University
  • Ashley Clayton, Allied Health – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Max Crawford, Sociology – University of Oklahoma
  • Jaidyn Dryden, History – East Tennessee State University
  • Brody Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Khaila Fratis, Education – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Aaron Frenzel, Marketing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Morgan Gundersen, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mei Lin Hambley, Biochemistry – University of Victoria
  • Makenna Harris, Nursing – Montana State University
  • Claire Heye, Environment and Society – Santa Clara University
  • Elliott Honeycutt, Engineering – University of Washington
  • Isabella Iparraguirre, Pre-Political Science – University of California Los Angeles
  • Aleczander Jackson, Civil Engineering – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mercedes Kashatok, Business – Ilisagvik College
  • Elijah Keaton, Biology – University of Alaska Southeast
  • Ashley Kushin, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Henry Kushin, Accounting – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Matthew Lapinskas, Cyber Security – Chemeketa Community College
  • Tianna Lewis, Mathematics – Western Washington University
  • McKenzie Mack, Communication – University of Arkansas
  • Charli Maxwell, Architecture – University of Cincinnati
  • Kanesia McGlashan-Price, Film – Institute of American Indian Arts
  • Caiden Miller, Civil Engineering – Bellingham Technical College
  • Brittany Nielsen, Theology – Grand Canyon University
  • Larissa Orloff, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Matalyn Perdew, Journalism and Public Communications – University of Oregon
  • Anastasia Pletnikoff, Exercise Science – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Raythan Robbins, Health Education – Bemidji State University
  • Sierra Rocili, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mia Shackleton, Education – Central Washington University
  • Kylee Sifsof, Diesel On-Highway A.A.S – San Juan College
  • Justin Spiller, Psychology – University of Washington
  • Paul Stewart, History – The Evergreen State College
  • Alexander Sutherland, Biology – University of California Irvine
  • Madison Sutherland, Biological Sciences – University of California Irvine
  • Rebecca Swinney, Kinesiology – Oregon State University
  • Carter Uttecht, Business – Boise State University
  • Nathaniel Vincler, Finance – University of Idaho
  • Dakota Walker, Human Services -University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Avery Wamberg, Marketing – Gordon College
  • Lula Wamberg, Kinesiology – Gordon College
  • Mallorie Wilson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Trisha Wright, Business – Alaska Pacific University
Achievement
  • Malea Aleck, Public Administration – Northwest Indian College
  • Cole Austin, Business – Front Range Community College
  • Jager-Sean Brandell, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Rishi Burt-Iyer, Management Information Systems – Western Washington University
  • Jeremiah Elgarico, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Brooke Gilbert, Education – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Saylor Gronholdt, Computer Sciences – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Sydney Kashevarof, Accounting – Whittier College
  • Mya Kochuten, Business – Northwestern College
  • Tayla Krueger, Art – Arizona State University
  • Alexandra Nelson, Undeclared – Saint Mary’s College
  • Dezmari Peter, Dental Hygiene – University of Anchorage Alaska
  • Jonas Williams, Illustration – Boise State University
  • Jasmine Wilson, Psychology – University of Alaska Southeast
Exceptional
  • Candy Rose Anderson, Psychology – University of Cebu
  • Alexandra Bitanga, English – University of Portland
  • Amanda Bourne, Geomatics – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Vega Britt, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Kanuux Chaudhuri, Environment and Society – University of Oregon
  • Trapper Cottrell, Pharmacy – University of Montana
  • Hanah Dickey, Law – Santa Barbara City College
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Jacole Gronholdt, Health Education – Bellevue College
  • Paxton Heitsch, Undeclared – Peninsula College
  • Bay Kauffman, Exercise Physiology – Fort Lewis College
  • Hayden Kuzakin, Electrical Engineering – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Angelena Lekanoff, History – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Elaina Mack, Kinesiology, Applied Leadership in Technology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Joseph Mack, English – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Savanna Maxon, Biology – Wilkes University
  • Max Meisner, Computer Sciences – Western Governors University
  • Aliyah Merculief, Education – Fort Lewis College
  • Coleman Merle, Biological Sciences – Washington State University
  • Sarah Miles, Applied Health Science and Fitness – Portland State University
  • Addison Nelson, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alliyah Nelson, Nursing – Fort Lewis College
  • Ana Khadija Ramos Hayes, Psychology – Springfield Technical Community College
  • Kash Rapoza-Kochuten, Music – Fort Lewis College
  • Marilyn Sipary, Accounting – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Taylor Sturdevant, Nursing – South Puget Sound Community College
  • James Webb, Computer Sciences – University of Illinois Chicago
  • Shane Williams, Integrative Behavioral Health B.S. – University of California Los Angeles
  • Monica Yatchmeneff, Interdisciplinary Studies – University of Alaska Southeast
Merit
  • Caleb Beers, Medicine – New York Medical College
  • Janell Braxton, Clinical Psychology – North Seattle College
  • Kaiden Foster, Behavioral Health – Fort Lewis College
  • Tasheena Green, Nursing – Everett Community College
Part-Time
  • Kasiana Anderson, Medical Laboratory Science – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alexandra George, Business – University of Akron
  • Faith Houston, Criminal Justice – Umpqua Community College
  • Roxana Kashatok, Business – Ilisagvik College
  • Georgia Kashevarof, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Summer Mack, Medicine – Mat-Su Community College
  • Keshaw McConkey, Child Development – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Faye Niederhofer, Nursing – Pima Community College
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
  • Isaiah Wales, Biochemistry – The University of Arizona
Graduate
  • Michael Alana, Anthropology – University of Hawaii Manoa
  • Erin M. Anderson, Computer Sciences – Western Oregon University
  • Kayla Bland, Medicine – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • John Curtis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Northwest University
  • Rachel Denham, Speech Pathology – California State University San Marcos
  • Logan Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – Colorado School of Mines
  • Renee Fliris, Nursing – University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
  • Ann Hackman, Legal Studies – James E. Rogers College of Law
  • Kelley Jansen, Clinical Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mars Kashevarof, Public Health – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Jillian Kates, Indigenous Studies – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Rachel Lekanoff, Fisheries – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Karla Mack, Business – Washington State University
  • Kyler Mack, Master of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training – University of Montana
  • Alexander Meisner, Education – Fort Lewis College
  • McKenna Merle, Veterinary Medicine – Washington State University
  • Iliodor Philemonof III, Business – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Karen Ravenscroft, Education – Western Governors University
  • Taytum Robinson, Anthropology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Tiera Schroeder, Clinical-Community Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Cooper Sperle, Master of Ministry, Pastoral Studies – Mid-America Christian University
  • Jake Stewart, Education – Western Governors University
  • Lily Stewart, Occupational Therapy – Pacific Northwest University
Special Honors

Congratulations to the following special honors scholarship recipients:

Alice Petrivelli Business Leadership Scholarship Award

Darci Nevzuroff, Business – Alaska Pacific University

Andrew Gronholdt Arts Scholarship Award

Zoe Carpenter, Music – Cuesta College

Gabe Stepetin Business Scholarship

Jazell Jenkins, Communication – University of Washington

Lillie Hope-McGarvey Health Scholarship

Kailey Johansen, Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage

Fall Scholarships
Honors
  • Joelle Alger, Science – Klamath Community College
  • Joshua Beers, Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington Tacoma
  • Dionisy Bourdukofsky, Computer Sciences – Oregon State University
  • Elizabeth Brown, Health Education – Arizona State University
  • Ashley Clayton, Allied Health – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Max Crawford, Sociology – University of Oklahoma
  • Jaidyn Dryden, History – East Tennessee State University
  • Brody Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Khaila Fratis, Education – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Aaron Frenzel, Marketing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Morgan Gundersen, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mei Lin Hambley, Biochemistry – University of Victoria
  • Makenna Harris, Nursing – Montana State University
  • Claire Heye, Environment and Society – Santa Clara University
  • Elliott Honeycutt, Engineering – University of Washington
  • Isabella Iparraguirre, Pre-Political Science – University of California Los Angeles
  • Aleczander Jackson, Civil Engineering – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mercedes Kashatok, Business – Ilisagvik College
  • Elijah Keaton, Biology – University of Alaska Southeast
  • Ashley Kushin, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Henry Kushin, Accounting – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Matthew Lapinskas, Cyber Security – Chemeketa Community College
  • Tianna Lewis, Mathematics – Western Washington University
  • McKenzie Mack, Communication – University of Arkansas
  • Charli Maxwell, Architecture – University of Cincinnati
  • Kanesia McGlashan-Price, Film – Institute of American Indian Arts
  • Caiden Miller, Civil Engineering – Bellingham Technical College
  • Brittany Nielsen, Theology – Grand Canyon University
  • Larissa Orloff, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Matalyn Perdew, Journalism and Public Communications – University of Oregon
  • Anastasia Pletnikoff, Exercise Science – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Raythan Robbins, Health Education – Bemidji State University
  • Sierra Rocili, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mia Shackleton, Education – Central Washington University
  • Kylee Sifsof, Diesel On-Highway A.A.S – San Juan College
  • Justin Spiller, Psychology – University of Washington
  • Paul Stewart, History – The Evergreen State College
  • Alexander Sutherland, Biology – University of California Irvine
  • Madison Sutherland, Biological Sciences – University of California Irvine
  • Rebecca Swinney, Kinesiology – Oregon State University
  • Carter Uttecht, Business – Boise State University
  • Nathaniel Vincler, Finance – University of Idaho
  • Dakota Walker, Human Services -University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Avery Wamberg, Marketing – Gordon College
  • Lula Wamberg, Kinesiology – Gordon College
  • Mallorie Wilson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Trisha Wright, Business – Alaska Pacific University
Achievement
  • Malea Aleck, Public Administration – Northwest Indian College
  • Cole Austin, Business – Front Range Community College
  • Jager-Sean Brandell, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Rishi Burt-Iyer, Management Information Systems – Western Washington University
  • Jeremiah Elgarico, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Brooke Gilbert, Education – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Saylor Gronholdt, Computer Sciences – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Sydney Kashevarof, Accounting – Whittier College
  • Mya Kochuten, Business – Northwestern College
  • Tayla Krueger, Art – Arizona State University
  • Alexandra Nelson, Undeclared – Saint Mary’s College
  • Dezmari Peter, Dental Hygiene – University of Anchorage Alaska
  • Jonas Williams, Illustration – Boise State University
  • Jasmine Wilson, Psychology – University of Alaska Southeast
Exceptional
  • Candy Rose Anderson, Psychology – University of Cebu
  • Alexandra Bitanga, English – University of Portland
  • Amanda Bourne, Geomatics – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Vega Britt, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Kanuux Chaudhuri, Environment and Society – University of Oregon
  • Trapper Cottrell, Pharmacy – University of Montana
  • Hanah Dickey, Law – Santa Barbara City College
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Jacole Gronholdt, Health Education – Bellevue College
  • Paxton Heitsch, Undeclared – Peninsula College
  • Bay Kauffman, Exercise Physiology – Fort Lewis College
  • Hayden Kuzakin, Electrical Engineering – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Angelena Lekanoff, History – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Elaina Mack, Kinesiology, Applied Leadership in Technology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Joseph Mack, English – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Savanna Maxon, Biology – Wilkes University
  • Max Meisner, Computer Sciences – Western Governors University
  • Aliyah Merculief, Education – Fort Lewis College
  • Coleman Merle, Biological Sciences – Washington State University
  • Sarah Miles, Applied Health Science and Fitness – Portland State University
  • Addison Nelson, Undeclared – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alliyah Nelson, Nursing – Fort Lewis College
  • Ana Khadija Ramos Hayes, Psychology – Springfield Technical Community College
  • Kash Rapoza-Kochuten, Music – Fort Lewis College
  • Marilyn Sipary, Accounting – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Taylor Sturdevant, Nursing – South Puget Sound Community College
  • James Webb, Computer Sciences – University of Illinois Chicago
  • Shane Williams, Integrative Behavioral Health B.S. – University of California Los Angeles
  • Monica Yatchmeneff, Interdisciplinary Studies – University of Alaska Southeast
Merit
  • Caleb Beers, Medicine – New York Medical College
  • Janell Braxton, Clinical Psychology – North Seattle College
  • Kaiden Foster, Behavioral Health – Fort Lewis College
  • Tasheena Green, Nursing – Everett Community College
Part-Time
  • Kasiana Anderson, Medical Laboratory Science – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alexandra George, Business – University of Akron
  • Faith Houston, Criminal Justice – Umpqua Community College
  • Roxana Kashatok, Business – Ilisagvik College
  • Georgia Kashevarof, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Summer Mack, Medicine – Mat-Su Community College
  • Keshaw McConkey, Child Development – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Faye Niederhofer, Nursing – Pima Community College
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
  • Isaiah Wales, Biochemistry – The University of Arizona
Fall Graduate Scholarships
Graduate
  • Michael Alana, Anthropology – University of Hawaii Manoa
  • Erin M. Anderson, Computer Sciences – Western Oregon University
  • Kayla Bland, Medicine – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • John Curtis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Northwest University
  • Rachel Denham, Speech Pathology – California State University San Marcos
  • Logan Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – Colorado School of Mines
  • Renee Fliris, Nursing – University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
  • Ann Hackman, Legal Studies – James E. Rogers College of Law
  • Kelley Jansen, Clinical Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Mars Kashevarof, Public Health – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Jillian Kates, Indigenous Studies – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Rachel Lekanoff, Fisheries – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Karla Mack, Business – Washington State University
  • Kyler Mack, Master of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training – University of Montana
  • Alexander Meisner, Education – Fort Lewis College
  • McKenna Merle, Veterinary Medicine – Washington State University
  • Iliodor Philemonof III, Business – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Karen Ravenscroft, Education – Western Governors University
  • Taytum Robinson, Anthropology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Tiera Schroeder, Clinical-Community Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Cooper Sperle, Master of Ministry, Pastoral Studies – Mid-America Christian University
  • Jake Stewart, Education – Western Governors University
  • Lily Stewart, Occupational Therapy – Pacific Northwest University
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