SIOBHAN CHOI, PRESIDENT & CEO
Reach out at siobhan.choi@alaskaworldaffairs.org to connect or with any questions about the Council’s work.
LAUREN HUDSON, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Lauren grew up in Northern California and earned a degree in International Relations. During undergrad, she studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic and was an active participant in Model United Nations. Throughout college, Lauren gained hands-on experience through internships, volunteer roles, and employment at a variety of organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts Summer Camp, the American Center, University of the Pacific’s School of International Studies, and the International Rescue Committee.
After graduation, Lauren relocated to Reno, Nevada, where she helped college students embark on their study abroad journey from Italy to Sweden to Spain and Portugal. Her passion for community and adventure led her to the Alaska Fellows Program in Anchorage. There, she fell in love with the Alaskan outdoors and tight-knit community and chose to stay beyond the program’s conclusion. She began a position at the University of Alaska Anchorage, serving international students, before transitioning to the Department of Psychology. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Alaska Southeast. In addition, Lauren serves part-time as a Coordinator for the Alaska Fellows Program, helping new participants embrace life in Alaska and connect with new communities. Since moving to Alaska, she has taken up cross‑country skiing, ice skating, contra dancing, learning to drive in the snow, knitting and has made close friends with many Alaskans along the way.
Lauren is responsible for AKWorld’s community outreach and membership services. Interested in partnering with us or inviting Alaska World Affairs Council to your community event? Get in touch with Lauren at lauren.hudson@alaskaworldaffairs.org.
Born and raised in Anchorage, Siobhan brings both deep local roots and a broad perspective shaped by her diverse professional experiences in accounting, hospitality, and nonprofit leadership. She is a proud graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, holding a double major in Business Marketing and Management, and has more than eight years of experience leading and developing teams.
Outside of her work, Siobhan enjoys exploring Alaska’s great outdoors and spending time with her two children, who remain her greatest inspiration.
We are thrilled to have Siobhan leading the Council into this new era of connection and discovery. Please join us in celebrating her appointment and in supporting the continued growth of our global community here in Alaska.