Jane Anvik came to Alaska in 1973 as a city planner for the Anchorage Borough. She served in political office as an elected member of the Anchorage Charter Commission and later a six-year member of the Anchorage Assembly, which she chaired. Jane managed the Alaska Public Forum for Governor Hammond, and then worked for the Alaska Federation of Natives, the Alaska Native Foundation and the Alaska Native Heritage Center. She has managed the Alaska Division of Lands and the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Since 2000, she’s worked on community development projects across Alaska as a consultant. She has served on many Boards of organizations that support women and the development of girls, such as AWAIC, STAR, Planned Parenthood, Girl Scouts of Alaska, Alaska Women Ascend and Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. She has worked on many campaigns for progressive candidates. Jane was joyfully married to Vic Fischer for 42 years until his death in 2023. They raised their daughter, Ruth, and shared their delight in their four grandchildren. Jane earned a BA in Urban Studies and an MA in Public Administration from Harvard.

A link to some great photos - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nqtro2n1j8swkectuprfe/PhotCollection.pdf?rlkey=66ftfowg28uoxv7vvn95ng7iv&dl=0