MEET THE TEAM

 Brian Rencher has experience with various educational institutions.

Between 2007 and 2013, Brian Rencher served as an instructor at UAF-CTC. Following this, from 2013 to 2016, Williston State College in North Dakota. From 2018 to 2020, Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada, instructing in both in-person and online settings.

Brian Rencher's journey towards teaching excellence was paved with hands-on experience. Prior to venturing into education, Brian Rencher carved out a career in mechanical repair and construction, primarily in Alaska's coastal communities of Dutch Harbor and Petersburg. In the early 2000s, Brian Rencher spent four years engaged in seasonal commercial fishing, balancing it with the roles of a mechanic and welder for the remainder of the year.

Beyond the classroom and the workshop, Brian Rencher finds joy in the great outdoors of Alaska. Their favorite pastimes include fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, snow machining, and camping.

Shandy Stanfill was born and rasied in Fairbanks, Alaska. She also spent some time attending school through YKSD as a teen in Wiseman Alaska. Shandy is passionate about providing opportunities for youth from all walks of life to succeed. She believes that when we better ourselves we better our local community. The opportunity to help Fairbanks youth achieve success is what attracted her to YKSD Project EMPLOY. Shandy has a long work history in the Fairbanks non-profit sector. She started volunteering with local non-profits as a teen. When she was finally old enough to apply for a position she started her career in the world of non-profit administration. Shandy has extensive financial and grant management experience. She is excited to help Project EMPLOY manage any obstacles on the road to success.  Shandy is the proud mother of two children. She enjoys nature, photography, gardening and spending time with her family. 

 Justin is Koyukon Denaa from Huslia and Tanana, Alaska. Raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is UAF student studying psychology and biology. She has experience working with youth and their education. She worked as an Alaska Native Education Tutor in Lathrop High School. A Family Services Coordinator through Fairbanks Native Association. Her school through FNA was Woodriver Elementary School. Most recently was a Student Services Technician for UAF eCampus.

 When Justin is not working or studying, she enjoys being outside, especially with friends and family. She enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and exploring Alaska. As well as participating in her Traditional Practices. Such as, sewing, beading, snowshoeing, singing and dancing.