Kerynn Fisher appointed executive officer ��Ƭ���� Board of Regents

June 6, 2025

Kerynn Fisher has been appointed the executive officer for the University of Alaska Board of Regents. This position is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between the board, university administration, governmental entities, and the public. The executive officer also plays a crucial role in interpreting and understanding regents' policies, university regulations, and Alaska statutes.

Fisher has served as special assistant to University of Alaska President Pat Pitney since October 2020. Prior to 2020, she served as grant coordinator for the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Fisher also worked at UAF for more than 20 years, serving in positions with the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, the University of Alaska Museum of the North, and KUAC. Fisher has served on the FNSB Planning Commission since 2020.

Kerynn came to Fairbanks in 1994 “for the summer” and, like many others, never left. She’s lived in Fairbanks the entire time, except for one year in Sitka. Born and raised in Washington D.C., she earned a double major in Environmental Sciences and Economics from the University of Virginia.

Kerynn loves anything that gets her out on the trails and rivers, but especially hiking, snowshoeing and paddleboarding - often with her dog. She also enjoys cooking and yoga.