Our Team
Dolly Wiles, Tribal Administrator
Hello! I began working part time at QNT in 2018 as the financial manager and I quickly fell in love with the people and the tribe. Not many months later I came fully out of retirement and took the job of Tribal Administrator.
I have a long family history in Seward. My grandmother was born in Seward on October 18, 1921 and was named Dorothy Alaska Shell (earning that name having been born on Alaska Day). She along with another local started a restaurant here. My grandfather was a prominent gold miner on the Kenai Peninsula, particularly Hope, Alaska. If you drive to Hope you will see a sign as you turn off of the highway with a story board telling about his mother, my great grandmother, and her history. She was also a well known in that area.
Once I decided working at QNT was my calling, I have not stopped to take a breath. I fell in love with the people, and want to make a difference and enhance our quality of life for local Seward tribal members. I love bringing people together, cooking home-made meals, gardening, and hope to get to know each and every one of you as time goes on.
Jami Fenn, Finance Manger
As the financial manager for Qutekcak Native Tribe, I am deeply committed to supporting and strengthening our community through thoughtful stewardship and financial management. I take pride in balancing the needs of our people with sustainable growth and development.
Outside of work, I find peace and joy in the wild, whether it's casting a line into the water, hunting in the beautiful Alaskan landscapes, or writing to capture the stories of our people. I’m also a proud mother to three beautiful young women, and they inspire me every day to nurture the next generation with love, strength, and a deep connection to the land.
In everything I do, I am driven by a passion for preserving our traditions while building a brighter future for our tribe and family.
Anastasia Thiele-Scheele, Tribal Clerk
I was born in Anchorage, raised in Seward. I’m blessed to be mother of 5 beautiful children! I love dancing, singing, being goofy with my kids, connecting with those around me and appreciating nature.
Every day I work towards being the best version of myself, for myself and my community. I have been at QNT for a short time, but feel at home already, it is a privilege to be able to work with so many wonderful people!
Krisnan Weston, Program Manager
Camai! (hello!) My name is Krisnan "Kris" Weston. My native given names are Qinuran in Cugtun and Angilan in Yugtun. I was born in Anchorage, raised on Nunivak Island and in Seward, AK. I enjoy competing and coaching the Native Youth Olympics and doing photography of all sorts. Once I heard that Qutekcak had a NYO team I instantly joined and I fell in love with the environment of the games.
I enjoy gathering greens such as sourdock, cloudberries, tundra greens and providing what I can for my family. I am not exactly fluent in Cup'ig and Yup'ik, but I am able to understand when spoken to, read, write and pronounce what I can. I have volunteered my time with QNT and now I'm excited to continue working with the team as their Program Manager!
Michelle Cobble- Receptionist
Growing up in rural Northern Florida, Michelle Cobble found her love of nature and wildlife amidst the backdrop of butterflies, birds and alligators.
A self taught and published photographer with a keen eye for the beauty of the outdoors, Michelle takes her passion for conservancy to create beautiful imagery that is the art part of the Cobble Co. Her pieces speak to promote awareness of nature by showcasing it’s unique landscapes and wildlife. A big admirer of bears specifically, she often sits in nature and just lives in the moment waiting to capture these gentle giants.
Having traveled much of the continental United States, capturing its vast scenery, Michelle found herself enchanted with Alaska. The expansive geography with the crystal glacier water to the snow covered mountains captivated her and inspired her move full time, so that she could bring her dream to fruition. Michelle is finally at home with nature and loves being able to share her artistic perspective through her lens.
Melody Wallace - President
Haley Hatch - Vice President
Ariadne Schablein - Secretary/Treasurer
Danielle Deer- Member
Charlie Jackson- Member
Arne Hatch - Former Council Member, Advisor
Our Council
Arne, Melody, John & Michael Willis (Federal Recognition Lawyer) with the "If Lady Justice Were Native" print that they presented to Bryan Newland (Assistant Secretary of Native Affairs) at the NCAI convention! Awesome picture and great job representing our tribe!!