Youth Advocates of Sitka

Weekly luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Enjoy great food, dynamic speakers, and exciting networking opportunities. Chamber luncheons are open to the public. Chamber members receive special member-only pricing.

Executive Lunch Sponsor
Alaska Airlines

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Speaker
Jessica Clark -Assistant Director Youth Advocates

Presentation
Jessica will be presenting on the Youth Advocates of Sitka

Biography
Short Biography: Jessica Clark works for Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. (YAS) as Assistant Director.  She has been working with youth in a variety of professional and volunteer positions for the past 19 years, to include Contracting as a Therapeutic Foster Parent, a Program Coordinator for the Transitional Living Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth, Outpatient Mental/Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Drop-in Center and Employment Program.  She holds Trainer Certificates in the Transition to Independence Process, Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Care, and Residential and Child and Youth Professional Training. And Jessica has taught Workplace Conflict Resolution as well as Leadership and Management classes across the state of Alaska for the Department of Homeland Security.  Jessica started her work career in her family ran run business back in Kansas. Through that experience she learned business management and a solid work ethic. It has uniquely positioned her to develop the Employment Program as her experience working with youth and growing up in a family run business are able to be combined. This allows for supporting the youth in their work development as well as understanding the needs of the businesses the Employment Program partners with.

Menu
Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Salad Bar