Gloria started at Camp Fire Alaska after a career in retail, where she realized she was looking for a more fulfilling path. Being able to come to work every day knowing she is making a difference is incredibly rewarding for her. Her most memorable moments are when she walks into a site and the kids are excited—especially when they recognize her from Camp Fireweed. Hearing a child call out “Glo-Worm” (her camp name) when they see her makes her day every time. Gloria began as Program Staff in 2021 and has worked her way up to Program Coordinator. She is very thankful for the opportunity not only to grow herself, but also to help others grow within the organization.
The Camp Fire Alaska main office operates on the ancestral land of the Dena’ina people. Camp Fire Alaska runs programing on the lands of the Athabascan, Yup’ik, Chup’ik, Sougpiaq, and Inupiaq peoples. We value and thank them for their current and historic commitment to and protection of this land. We pledge to assist, in partnership, in the environmental stewardship of these lands. We strive to learn more about the history of the Native peoples of Alaska and the historic trauma they have suffered. We commit to being an active ally through activities, actions, and organizational decisions and practices. We understand that this is a dynamic process through which our Land Acknowledgement practices, and statement will evolve as we receive feedback from tribal partners and acquire a deeper understanding of and from the Native peoples of Alaska.. (v2)