Originally born in England to an Air Force family, Kristine Whitford moved around a bit before settling in Alaska. Although she briefly lived in California, Alaska became home. Working as a dispatcher for the Anchorage Fire Department for the last ten years, her journey into this career path was a familial affair—encouraged by her sister, who is also a dispatcher. Before joining the fire department, she worked in retail management but was driven by the desire for a more meaningful career that would allow her more time with her daughter.

If asked to define the word ‘hero,’ many automatically think of superhero movies or tales of ancient legends. But real-world heroes walk among us, people who go far beyond their call of duty to help make our communities better places to live. Unfortunately, these people rarely show up in Hollywood movies, but their work makes an impact far beyond anything you see on the big screen. That’s why we started the Nuvision Heroes program. To highlight the work of people we consider heroes and give them the recognition they deserve.

High school students in Anchorage had the opportunity to learn how to prepare for life beyond high school. They learned relevant and engaging information about careers, colleges, and how to navigate their own personal financial journeys while entering adult life.

We just had an amazing Nuvision Member Celebration, and we couldn't wait to share the highlights with you! It was a fantastic evening where we celebrated not only our awesome members but also the incredible community partners that help with our mission to build the lives of those in the communities we serve.