Meet the New CEO: Gretchen Guess on Leading the Rasmuson Foundation

In this episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick interviews Gretchen Guess, the new President and CEO of Rasmuson Foundation. Gretchen shares insights on how her previous roles as an elected official in Alaska, including serving as a member of the state legislature and president of the Anchorage School Board, have prepared her for this leadership position. Gretchen discusses the vital role Rasmuson Foundation plays in Alaska, supporting communities through grant programs and initiatives since its founding in 1955. She explains the Foundation’s mission to empower Alaskans to help each other and highlights its historical significance, rooted in the legacy of Swedish immigrants Jenny Olson and Edward Anton Rasmuson. The conversation delves into Gretchen’s efforts to make the Foundation more accessible to people across Alaska, ensuring that its benefits reach diverse communities statewide. She also shares what excites her most about the Foundation’s future and her vision for fostering thriving cultures and communities throughout Alaska. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the impact and aspirations of Rasmuson Foundation under Gretchen’s leadership.