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Pearl Brower
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| President of Iḷisaġvik College | |
| In office 2012 – September 30, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Brooke Gondara |
| Succeeded by | Justina Wilhelm |
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Pearl Kiyawn Nageak Brower
Barrow, Alaska |
| Spouse | Donald Jesse Darling Jr. |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Shasta College University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Occupation | Academic administrator |
Pearl Kiyawn Nageak Brower is an American leader in education. She is from the Inupiat people, an Indigenous group from Alaska. From 2012 to 2020, she was the president of Iḷisaġvik College.
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Early Life and Learning
Pearl Kiyawn Nageak Brower was born in Barrow, Alaska. She grew up in Utqiagvik, Alaska and also in Northern California. Her family has roots from the Iñupiat people, as well as Armenian and Chippewa backgrounds.
Her Iñupiat grandmother was a strong supporter of education. She was even elected to serve on the North Slope Borough School Board. Pearl's grandfather on her mother's side was a "culture bearer." This means he helped keep the traditions and stories of his people alive in the Alaska North Slope.
Her College Journey
Pearl Brower started her higher education at Shasta College. She then went on to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). In 2004, she earned two bachelor's degrees. These were in Alaska Native Studies and Anthropology.
She continued her studies at UAF, earning a master's degree in 2010. This degree focused on Alaska Native and Rural Development. Later, in 2016, she completed her Ph.D. from UAF. Her doctorate was in Indigenous Studies, with a special focus on Indigenous leadership.
Career in Education
Before joining Iḷisaġvik College, Pearl Brower worked in other important roles. She managed a grant for culture and education for the North Slope Borough. She also served as a museum curator at the Iñupiat Heritage Center.
Leading Iḷisaġvik College
In 2007, Pearl Brower began working at Iḷisaġvik College. She held various positions there, including working in student services and marketing. She also directed external relations and development for the college.
In 2012, she was chosen to be the president of Iḷisaġvik College. She had served as the interim president for three months before taking on the full role. She led the college until September 2020. In 2015, the Alaska Journal of Commerce recognized her as one of Alaska's "top 40 under 40" leaders.
Personal Life
Pearl Brower is married to Donald Jesse Darling Jr. They have two daughters together.
See Also
- List of women presidents or chancellors of co-ed colleges and universities
