Darla Graham was born and raised in Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. She is a CIRI Shareholder and an enrolled member of the Ninilchik Village Tribe. Her grandmother, Mary Johnson, was Yup’ik, born and raised in St. Michael, Alaska. Her grandfather, James Graham Sr., came from Blackfeet Indian heritage and her maternal side is Dutch. Darla is dedicated to learning about her heritage and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures in Alaska.
Darla holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from Western Governors University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Alaska Pacific University (APU). She is a graduate of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program at APU.
Darla has been a part of the CIRI team since 2014 and currently serves as the company’s director of stakeholder engagement. In this role she oversees the strategic approach CIRI takes toward connecting with its diverse stakeholders in different ways, providing unique programs, services and benefits. Darla is also heavily involved in CIRI’s in-region and national Tribal and government relations efforts.