Barbara Niziol

Community Activities

• Bridge Builders of Anchorage:

Prior to joining the board of directors, was a member for several years and participated in “Meet the World in Anchorage” annual events, 4th of July parades, annual potlucks (served as table captain) and in the get-togethers following the potlucks.

• Polish American Club of Alaska:

Immediate President 2005-present
President 2000-2005
Monthly newsletter writer and editor 1999-present
Chaired numerous events to promote Polish culture and traditions. Worked on increasing the membership.  Worked with other ethnic groups to promote multi-cultural traditions.

• UN-USA Alaska Chapter, Treasurer
• Alaska World Affairs Council, member
• Sons of Norway, member
• Polish language teacher
• International folk dance instructor
• 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, Delegation Assistant Leader - Polish team

Education

Master of Science, Environmental Quality Science, University of Alaska Anchorage, 1997
Master of Science, Biology, University of Wroclaw, Poland, 1976