Thomas Azzarella

Alaska Afterschool Network Director

Thomas Azzarella is the Director of the Alaska Afterschool Network. He has over 15 years of managerial experience in afterschool and summer programs. Thomas is a 2018 Top 40 Under 40 recipient, 2016 White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellow, and a 2010 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Ambassador. He has extensive experience working with community collaborations to increase youth protective factors throughout Alaska. After being a little sibling his whole life he recently became a big brother through Big Brothers, Big Sisters. During his free time, he enjoys exploring Alaska by hiking, camping, gardening, skiing, and growing his beard. He is still slowly renovating his house and spends a lot of time hanging out with his pet chicken named Joan Rivers.

Email: tazzarella@alaskachildrenstrust.org

Work Phone: 907-248-7371