Benjamin Mallott
Benjamin Mallott | |
|---|---|
| Education | Oregon State University American University |
| Occupation | Executive |
| Employer | Alaska Federation of Natives |
| Parent | Toni Mallott Byron Mallott |
Benjamin Mallott is an Indigenous American executive. He is the current president of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN).[1]
Early life and education
Mallott graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School.[1] He then graduated from Oregon State University and acquired a master's degree from American University.[2]
Career
On October 1, 2024, Mallott became the president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, succeeding Julie Kitka.[3] Previously, he had worked in the organization for 11 years as its Director of Communications, Special Assistant to the President, and Vice President of External Affairs, among other roles.[4][5] He had also been a Legislative Assistant to Alaska senator Lisa Murkowski.[4]
Mallott also serves on the board of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Baan O Yeel Kon Corporation, the Nature Conservancy Alaska, Northern Taiga Ventures, and the Alaska Humanities Forum.[5][1]
Personal life
Mallott is the son of Toni Mallott, a retired schoolteacher, and former Alaska Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, who had also once served as the AFN's president.[5][1][2] His brother, Anthony Mallott, was formerly the president of Sealaska Corporation.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Sabbatini, Mark (2024-06-28). "Ben Mallott to become new president of Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1". Juneau Empire. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b Downing, Suzanne (2024-06-29). "Ben Mallott takes the helm at Alaska Federation of Natives". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ McBride, Rhonda (2024-07-05). "Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b Staff, Native News Online (2024-07-01). "Benjamin Mallott Elected President of Alaska Federation of Natives". Native News Online. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b c "Ben Mallott named new president of Alaska Federation of Natives". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2025-08-04.