Sabbatical Awardees

Meet the nonprofit and tribal leaders who have received a sabbatical

They’ve ziplined in Costa Rica, spent summers at fish camp and toured ancient cities. They’ve reconnected with family and friends, read piles of books and cooked healthy foods. Their extended time away came with supports to ensure success. And they returned to work refreshed and ready to continue doing jobs they are devoted to. Foundation Sabbatical Awards provide paid time away.

Sabbatical spotlight

Mariya Lovishchuk, executive director of the Glory Hall in Juneau, Alaska, received a sabbatical in 2022. She shared her story and encouraged others to apply.

All Sabbatical Awardees

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Coleen Turner

  • Executive Director
  • Resource Center for Parents and Children
  • 2007

Virginia R. (Ginger) Baim

  • Executive Director
  • Safe and Fear-Free Environment
  • 2006

Patricia Branson

  • Executive Director
  • Senior Citizens of Kodiak
  • 2006

Dennis McMillian

  • President
  • The Foraker Group
  • 2006

Brenda Stanfill

  • Executive Director
  • Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living
  • 2006

Liam “Chris” Devlin

  • Executive Director
  • Eastern Aleutian Tribes
  • 2005

Michelle DeWitt

  • Tundra Women’s Coalition
  • 2005

Virginia Espenshade

  • Executive Director
  • Kenai Peninsula Youth Court
  • 2005

Jim Maley

  • AK Child & Family
  • 2005

Ron Perkins

  • Alaska Injury Prevention Center
  • 2005

Drenda M. Tigner

  • Executive Director
  • Presbyterian Hospitality House
  • 2005