Siluasiaq, Vanessa Guzman is a Shareholder Graduate and Scholarship Recipient born in Nome and raised in several areas in Northwest Alaska. Her parents are Dale Crandall and Pauline (Olanna) Sharpe. She currently resides in Anchorage with her husband Lowen and two children; 2 year old Elise and new born Dilon.

Vanessa graduated May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She recently completed her Graduate Certificate in the UAA Dietetic Internship this Spring! Her next steps are to gain credentials and licensure as a Registered Dietitian.

“I always knew I wanted to be in health care because I love helping people. I chose dietetics because growing up I never learned or realized how our food choices can affect our health, which led my intrigue to the field of nutrition. I naturally gravitate toward working with Rural Alaska in community outreach and nutrition education. I have several years of employment history in statewide Tribal Health and would love to return to work in Tribal Health to serve our people.” Vanessa shared.

She also shared, “The SNC scholarship, including regional scholarships, have greatly helped me in getting through school. It was nice to rarely ever pay out of pocket for tuition, I am so thankful that our Corporation is investing in further education!”

Vanessa expressed her excitement to be an Alaskan Native healthcare provider as “it is a wonderful opportunity to build trust and make a difference in the health and lives of others.”

Congrats graduate! SNC is proud of your accomplishments.