MARYBETH GOODMAN
MaryBeth Goodman, MA LPC, NBCC is the Clinic Director at the Cohen Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health, a role she took on in January 2020. MaryBeth received her undergraduate degrees in mathematics, physics, philosophy, and education from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She continued her graduate studies in counseling and psychology at Liberty University, in Lynchburg, VA.
MaryBeth has a background in administrative and clinical leadership and has worked collaboratively with others to achieve program goals in previous employment. She is dedicated to the Cohen Veterans Network philosophical approach and to supporting the clinical team in her role as clinic director. Her passion for direct work with veterans and military families over the years enhances her ability to be connected to the needs of clients and families and also to the staff.
She has over 20 years’ experience as a clinician working directly with active duty military, veterans and military family members. MaryBeth has been a successful advocate for military spouse licensure reciprocity, championing law change in 2 different states.
MaryBeth was raised by two Army veterans and has been married to her Air Force husband for 25 years. She has two amazing children and two not so well-behaved basset hounds. Her true passion is helping realize that hope and change are possible no matter how tough life seems at times.
MaryBeth has a background in administrative and clinical leadership and has worked collaboratively with others to achieve program goals in previous employment. She is dedicated to the Cohen Veterans Network philosophical approach and to supporting the clinical team in her role as clinic director. Her passion for direct work with veterans and military families over the years enhances her ability to be connected to the needs of clients and families and also to the staff.
She has over 20 years’ experience as a clinician working directly with active duty military, veterans and military family members. MaryBeth has been a successful advocate for military spouse licensure reciprocity, championing law change in 2 different states.
MaryBeth was raised by two Army veterans and has been married to her Air Force husband for 25 years. She has two amazing children and two not so well-behaved basset hounds. Her true passion is helping realize that hope and change are possible no matter how tough life seems at times.
CHRISTINA GAMACHE
Christina Gamache is on a mission to help women and minority business owners prioritize their goals and organize their financial solutions so that they can nourish the things that count. She has nearly 20 years' experience in the financial services industry and worked with hundreds of financial advisors. She's completed hundreds of financial plans for tech entrepreneurs, ultra-high net worth families, political officials, high earners and business owners. Christina has lived in eight U.S. States and three countries; she currently lives in Anchorage, Alaska with her husband and two precocious daughters. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling and volunteering. At home she has a revolving door and a house full of friends and family from all over the world. She is a member of the ISFP (International Society of Female Professionals), the XY Planning Network, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, Association for Corporate Growth (Seattle Chapter), the Anchorage Estate Planning Council (NAEPC) and Ellevate Women's Networks (Executive Member of the Seattle Puget Sound Bellevue Chapter).
MAGEN JAMES
Magen James is the owner and operator of James Construction LLC (JCL). She primarily works in residential construction, assisting clients with high-end, functional design solutions for their homes.
Previously, Ms. James was the founding Executive Director of the Alaska Coalition for Veterans & Military Families. She successfully grew a grassroots movement into a statewide social service agency that is continuing to grow at an exponential rate.
Ms. James comes from a military family, growing up in multiple states and traveling the world. She is married to her high school sweetheart and Fairbanks native, Sean James. Together they operate JCL and go on outdoor adventures around Alaska with their two golden retrievers.
Magen James obtained her BBA with the University of Fairbanks, School of Management in 2011 and her Master’s of Business Administration from Alaska Pacific University in 2014.
Previously, Ms. James was the founding Executive Director of the Alaska Coalition for Veterans & Military Families. She successfully grew a grassroots movement into a statewide social service agency that is continuing to grow at an exponential rate.
Ms. James comes from a military family, growing up in multiple states and traveling the world. She is married to her high school sweetheart and Fairbanks native, Sean James. Together they operate JCL and go on outdoor adventures around Alaska with their two golden retrievers.
Magen James obtained her BBA with the University of Fairbanks, School of Management in 2011 and her Master’s of Business Administration from Alaska Pacific University in 2014.
Bob Stark
Bob Stark was in the Army as an Airborne Infantryman from 2002-2006. He served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade out of Vicenza, Italy and the 4/101 Pathfinder Company out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He did two tours in Iraq.
After the military, he studied Spanish and Yoga in Guatemala, practiced Buddhism in Nepal and India, and worked various jobs in Alaska. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Evergreen State College where his studies focused on Sustainable Agriculture, Multiculturalism and Writing.
Bob is passionate about food security, farming, family and fun. He believes in the power of peer support. He enjoys reading, writing, hiking, camping, traveling, observing nature and engaging in deep conversation. He is currently the Director of 907VETS Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to people who have served or are currently serving in the United States military and their family members.
Bob is a lifelong Alaskan who lives in Happy Valley, Alaska with his wife, daughter, dogs and cat. They own and operate a farm named Secret Garden Alaska, where they grow and sell food to their local community. He works hard to spend every day with his wife and daughter, and to be the best father and husband he can be.
After the military, he studied Spanish and Yoga in Guatemala, practiced Buddhism in Nepal and India, and worked various jobs in Alaska. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Evergreen State College where his studies focused on Sustainable Agriculture, Multiculturalism and Writing.
Bob is passionate about food security, farming, family and fun. He believes in the power of peer support. He enjoys reading, writing, hiking, camping, traveling, observing nature and engaging in deep conversation. He is currently the Director of 907VETS Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to people who have served or are currently serving in the United States military and their family members.
Bob is a lifelong Alaskan who lives in Happy Valley, Alaska with his wife, daughter, dogs and cat. They own and operate a farm named Secret Garden Alaska, where they grow and sell food to their local community. He works hard to spend every day with his wife and daughter, and to be the best father and husband he can be.
Chief Bill Smith
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Sergeant William F. Smith is the son of a Navy Veteran, a father, and a grandfather. He was born in Cordova, AK in September of 1952, to Chief Marie Smith-Jones, the last full-blooded speaker of the Eyak language, and a fisherman.
In 1969, when Bill was 17, he joined the U.S. Army as a heavy-duty mechanic and a recovery specialist. Shortly after going into the service, he went on his first tour to Augsburg, Germany with the 1/36 field artillery A Company. His next tour, in 1971, was in Long-Binh, Vietnam with the 552 Charlie Company (1971-1972). Returning to the States, he was transferred to Fort Huachuca, AZ with the 11th Signal Brigade motor pool as a mechanic and recovery. His next tour was back to Germany with the 5/68 armor tank outfit as a tank mechanic and M-88 driver in recovery. Upon return to the States for his last tour, he was stationed in Fort Carson with the 1/22 mechanized infantry where he was motor Sergeant.
Bill retired from the service in August of 1977 and then moved home to Valdez, AK to work on boats. In 1981, he stopped working on boats and started working for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company in the Marine Department. After 36 years, in 2017, he retired from Alyeska and is still enjoying his retirement by hunting, fishing, and spending time with his loving family.
He is the Vice President of the Valdez Native Tribe. He also sits on the board of the Alaska Native Health Board and is Chairperson for the National Indian Health Board in Washington, D.C., helping as many Alaskan Native and American Indians as possible. Bill is one of the local Tribal Veterans Representatives working with his brothers and sisters with veteran issues.
Sergeant William F. Smith is the son of a Navy Veteran, a father, and a grandfather. He was born in Cordova, AK in September of 1952, to Chief Marie Smith-Jones, the last full-blooded speaker of the Eyak language, and a fisherman.
In 1969, when Bill was 17, he joined the U.S. Army as a heavy-duty mechanic and a recovery specialist. Shortly after going into the service, he went on his first tour to Augsburg, Germany with the 1/36 field artillery A Company. His next tour, in 1971, was in Long-Binh, Vietnam with the 552 Charlie Company (1971-1972). Returning to the States, he was transferred to Fort Huachuca, AZ with the 11th Signal Brigade motor pool as a mechanic and recovery. His next tour was back to Germany with the 5/68 armor tank outfit as a tank mechanic and M-88 driver in recovery. Upon return to the States for his last tour, he was stationed in Fort Carson with the 1/22 mechanized infantry where he was motor Sergeant.
Bill retired from the service in August of 1977 and then moved home to Valdez, AK to work on boats. In 1981, he stopped working on boats and started working for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company in the Marine Department. After 36 years, in 2017, he retired from Alyeska and is still enjoying his retirement by hunting, fishing, and spending time with his loving family.
He is the Vice President of the Valdez Native Tribe. He also sits on the board of the Alaska Native Health Board and is Chairperson for the National Indian Health Board in Washington, D.C., helping as many Alaskan Native and American Indians as possible. Bill is one of the local Tribal Veterans Representatives working with his brothers and sisters with veteran issues.
