• (800) 478-IRHA (4742)
  • (907) 452-8315
  • Mon–Thurs 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 828 27th Avenue Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
  • (800) 478-IRHA (4742)
  • (907) 452-8315
  • Mon–Thurs 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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IRHA’s Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To provide tribal housing opportunities to positively impact housing needs

Vision

Innovation, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, and Service

Core Values

How we serve & support our communities.

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Our Story

The Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) is a non-profit organization with authority derived from both state and federal law. The IRHA was formed in 1974 along with thirteen other Alaskan housing authorities to administer programs of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) throughout the state. The IRHA serves the tribes of the Doyon Region, encompassing remote traditional villages in the Interior, and Alaska’s second largest city, Fairbanks.

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Trusted Partners

Rasmusson Foundation
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Doyon Limited
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Department of Urban Development
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fairbanks Native Association
Mt. McKinley Bank
First National Bank of Alaska

IRHA Leadership

The IRHA Board, team, and staff represent communities across Interior Alaska, combining experience and cultural knowledge to guide housing programs and serve residents.
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Patricia MacDonald

Chairperson

  • Seat E
  • Term Expires—3/2029
Bio Coming Soon

William Chaaiy Albert

Vice-Chairperson

  • Seat A
  • Northway, Alaska
  • Term Expires—3/2027
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Alfred Demientieff Jr.

Secretary/Treasurer

  • Seat B
  • Holy Cross, Alaska
  • Term Expires—3/2027
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Kimberly
Carlo

Commissioner

  • Seat C
  • Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Term Expires—3/2028
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Leah
Woods

Commissioner

  • Seat D
  • Rampert/Manley, Alaska
  • Term Expires—3/2028
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Innovation

We are inspired to bring new ideas, methods, products, services, and solutions to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Respect

We believe in honoring indigenous traditions, advocating for self-determination, and mutual respect for people, animals, and the earth we’ve been provided.

Honesty

We are a company made up of individuals that believe in integrity, in doing what is right, while being transparent and respecting our traditional ways.

Accountability

We are a service organization that is focused on building affordable quality homes for Tribes, and to do that we must be accountable to our Tribes, our Tribal members, our Board of Commissioners, partners, and the communities we serve. We are responsive, believe in high quality work, and are committed to those we serve.

Service

We believe that by being focused on quality service through listening to our elders, our leadership, and working together we can create a team that provides the highest quality of service to the Tribes that we partner with.
KRISTEN MORELAND
Chairperson

Kristen Moreland, the Executive Director of Gwich’in Steering Committee. From, raised, and enrolled to Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (Fort Yukon, Alaska) is Gwich’in Athabascan. She has also spent many years in Arctic Village. She moved to Fairbanks to pursue her education and to raise her four beautiful children, Lydia, Nevaeh, Billie, and Taegan, with her Husband Travis Moreland. Her maternal grandparents are Mary Fields and the Late James Fields; Paternal Grandparents are the late James and Charlotte Peter from Fort Yukon. Her parents are Antoinette Halvorsen and Isaac Peter. She is the oldest of 10 siblings. Mrs. Moreland has passionately worked for nonprofit organizations for the interior communities for over 10 years. She has planned, managed, and developed programs, policies and procedures, and strives to help organizations operate at their fullest potential. She is recognized for her work to create efficient and effective programs; fostering a supportive team environment; and making sure the program/departments follow grant federal guidelines. She has her associate degree in Tribal Management and is a just credits away from receiving her bachelor’s degree in Rural Development. She also holds a handful of certificates. She thrives in high pressure and fast paced situations. Her interests are fishing, hunting, picking berries, traveling, anything that has to do with traditional activities and the land, and watching her daughters play basketball. She is also very competitive.

WILLIAM CHAAIY ALBERT
Commissioner

Chaaiy is the son of Pam and William Albert of Northway, and the grandson of late Ena and Kenny Albert and the later Donna and Kenny Baker. Chaaiy was raised in Northway, graduating from Walter Northway School, and has worked for his Tribe since. Chaaiy began his public service at he age of twenty-eight when he was nominated for the Council by an outgoing Council member. He is married to Amber, his high school sweetheart, and they have seven beautiful children. His family loves to spend time hunting, fishing, and attending concerts and music festivals. Chaaiy ran for IRHA because he wanted to be a part of a team that is producing amazing six-star homes, and to learn more about housing and how to better serve our tribes as housing is one of the most critical issues in our communities.

ALFRED DEMIENTIEFF JR.Commissioner

Alfred Demientieff Jr. is a Deg’hitan Athabascan from the Village of Holy Cross, where he was born and raised. Alfred enjoys the outdoors whether he is boating, riding his snowmachine, or wood gathering. Hunting and fishing are very important to him. Alfred is constantly involved in local activities. He currently serves on the Holy Cross Tribal Council. He volunteers for gathering and events through planning and participation. He previously served as a board member for his local corporation. Alfred actively advocates for fishing rights on the Yukon Rover Drainage Fisheries Association. Alfred looks forward to serving as an IRHA board member and working to provide housing for our people.

KIMBERLY CARLO
Vice-Chairperson

Kimberly Carlo is a Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal member, growing up in rural Alaska she understands the importance of partnering and combining resources to address the challenges of housing and construction in our communities. Kimberly has over 17 years of housing experience, working in the weatherization field and in administration. Advocating at a local and national level for healthy homes, Kimberly has been nationally recognized for her weatherization work. Kimberly is the daughter of Kenny Carlo and the late Karen Carlo. Kimberly’s grandparents are the late Bill and Poldine Carlo and the late Richard and Eva Carroll. Kimberly has three children and one grandchild. Kimberly’s grandparents are the late Bill and Poldine Carlo and the late Richard and Eva Carroll. Kimberly has three children and two grandchildren. Kimberly is honored to serve as an IRHA Commissioner, she is motivated by her commitment to serve our communities, focusing on providing healthy and affordable housing.

LEAH WOODS
Secretary/Treasurer

Leah Woods is originally from Rampart, Alaska. Currently spending her time between North Pole, Huslia, and Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. She is the Tribal Administrator for the Manley Village Council and is pursuing her minor in Tribal Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development. When she’s not working, or spending time with her family, you’ll find her trapping, fishing, or hunting with her husband. Leah looks forward to working with the Board Members of Interior Regional Housing Authority, and Tribes to fulfill the housing needs. She feels it’s important to work together and get creative to come up with solutions when it comes to housing. Partnerships, and leveraging all funding resources are key in this critical time.