Sunny Rice
MAP Agent
Phone: 907.772.3381
Fax: 907.772.4431
E-mail: sunny.rice@uaf.edu
Box 1329
Petersburg, AK 99833
Focus
- Commercial fisheries
- Intergovernmental cooperation
- Rural development
- Seabird avoidance
- Fisheries business
Experience
- Program Assistant in Petersburg office since 1998
- Petersburg Public Library, 1997–2003
- Port Sampler for ADF&G, 1994–1996
- Worked in processing industry in Alaska, 1990–1994
Education
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B.A. English, Oberlin College
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Master's of Public Administration, University of Alaska Southeast, 2004
Current projects
- Creation and distribution of lightweight bird avoidance lines for smaller longline vessels; see address list for free streamer lines
- TAA Technical Assistance delivery for Southeast Alaska
- Fisheries business assistance to emerging and retiring fishermen
What I like about Alaska
Its incredible natural beauty, small-town feel, relaxed and independent attitude, and SALMON!
What I do for fun
Fly-fish, walk my dog, volunteer at KFSK, Petersburg public radio
Why I love my job
I like working for the public. Extension agents have a unique position in that we can respond directly to public needs. If someone has a question or problem, we can find a way to help solve it. I also like acting as an intermediary between other government agencies and their constituents—helping forge the connection between people and their government. That's a big part of democracy.
