Stephanie Allen, executive director of United Way of Mat-Su for 15 years, thought about applying for a sabbatical before but couldn’t see taking time away when so many people needed help after devastating wildfires and the magnitude 7.1 earthquake. After the 2019 McKinley Fire, for instance, she worked 15 to 20 hours a day providing case management for survivors and keeping up with her day job. She plans to decompress, travel, take classes for fun, and spend time reading and reflecting.