Dybdahl first joined Tlingit & Haida in 2006 as Administrative Clerk for the Finance Department and later worked as an Accounting Technician and Administrative Assistant in Public Safety.
As Office of the President Manager, Dybdahl will provide direct and indirect administrative support to the President. She will be responsible for ensuring all governmental functions are carried out in an orderly manner as well as serving as liaison to the Delegates and Executive Council.
“Dybdahl's years of administrative work and knowledge of the Tribe will make her a great addition to the Office of the President," said Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, President of Tlingit & Haida. “With her background and experience she is well suited for this position and I look forward to working with her to better serve our tribal citizens."
Dybdahl has a strong background in finance and most recently held the position of Executive Assistant at Sealaska Heritage. She holds a Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts degree from University of Alaska Southeast (UAS).
Dybdahl is Wooshkeetaan from Hoonah. Her son Bradley is a senior at Thunder Mountain High School and her daughter Lauryn is in 8th grade at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School.
“Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa for the opportunity to be back at the Tribe and working closely with the Office of the President staff and President Peterson,” said Dybdahl.
