Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 17, 2015-2023

Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 13, 2023-Present

Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 15, 2013-2015

Member, Finance Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Legislative Budget and Audit

Member, Subcommittee on University of Alaska

Member, Victims Advocate Joint Selection Committee

Member, Finance Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Member, Joint Victims Advocate Selection Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Member, Legislative Budget & Audit, Alaska State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Member, Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, Alaska State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Member, Subcommittee on University of Alaska, Alaska State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Former Member, Arctic Policy, Economic Development, & Tourism, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Minority Caucus Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ombudsman Selection Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Resources Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Arctic Policy, Economic Development, & Tourism, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Natural Resources Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Revenue Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on University of Alaska, Alaska State House of Representatives

President/Member, Board, Alaska Wildlife Alliance, present

Teacher, East High, present

Teacher, Rural Alaska, present

Teacher, University of Alaska Anchorage, present

Legislator, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2013

Attorney, Law Offices of G.R. Eschbacher, 2008-2012

Attorney, Law Offices of Dan Allan and Associates, 2003-2008

Adjunct Instructor of Constitutional Law, University of Alaska at Anchorage, 2003-2008

Legislative Aide, Alaska State Legislature, 2003

Attorney, Law Offices of Joe P. Josephson, 2001-2003

Assistant District Attorney, State of Alaska: Criminal Division, 1999-2001

Law Clerk, Alaska Superior Court, 1997-1999

Teacher, Kuspuk School District, 1991-1994

Member, Alaska Bar Association, present

Member, Mid-Kuskokwim Education Association (NEA), present

Member, United Adjuncts, present

Commissoner, Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission, 2006-2008

Commissioner, Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals, 2005-2006

Current Car:

Ford Fiesta 2012

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

July 24, 2004

Father's Name:

Joseph Josephson

Father's Occupation:

Attorney

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Humphrey Bogart

Favorite Athlete:

Ichiro Suzuki

Favorite Author:

Karl Marlantes

Favorite Book:

"Matterhorn"

Favorite Color:

Yellow

Favorite Food:

Strawberry

Favorite Movie:

New Cinema Paradiso

Favorite Musician:

Jason Aldean

Favorite President and Why:

Lincoln: abolition

Favorite Quote:

I don't give'em hell; I tell them the truth and they think it's hell.

Favorite Sport:

Baseball

Favorite TV Shows:

Mary Tyler Moore Show

Favorite Type of Music:

Contemporary Country

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Hawaii

Favorite Websites:

Seattle Mariners; Real Clear Politics

First Car:

Hornet Sportabout Stationwagon, American Motors Corporation

First Job:

Hawker; Mulcahy Stadium Anchorage

Hobbies or Special Talents:

reading, traveling, Seattle Mariners, alpine skiing, backpacking, fishing, kayaking, softball, tennis, competititve running & swimming

Sports, politics, travel

Mother's Name:

Zander

Mother's Occupation:

Librarian; administrative assistant; historian

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Write and publish history

Names of Grandchildren:

None

Number of Grandchildren:

None

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Ichiro Suzuki

Personal Hero and Why:

Fredrick Douglas: courage

Pets (include names):

None

Priority Issues:

Wise use of natural resources, education, civil rights, economic issues

Publications:

Dickinson School of Law; Journal of Environmental Law & Policy

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

A great passion for Alaska and concern for its future

Much of our current legislature is made up of career politicians, more interested in making a name for themselves and preserving their paycheck, than in the people they represent.

It might surprise many Alaskans to learn that despite the partisan nature of what goes on in our capitol building, the majority of the state is neither lifelong Republican nor diehard Democrat. Alaskans tend to vote for people, not parties. I think we need legislators who are willing to remove their red/blue bifocals and actually examine the issues.

For this reason, I want to bring an ethos of careful research and intelligent consideration to Juneau. Critical questions about tax breaks for oil companies, sustainable education models, and the management of Alaska's resources, cannot be answered satisfactorily with a shot gun yes or no. If we want to secure a prosperous future for Alaska, we need to be ready to ask tough questions and demand the truth.

I have served Alaska as a teacher, a lawyer, and an engaged citizen. I believe I understand the needs and values of the everyday Alaskan, because that is exactly what I am.

Spouse's Occupation:

Lutheran School Teacher