(Kair-ee Jeen Shep-erd)
Carrie Jean Shephard serves as a Business Advisor for Business Impact NW’s Alaska Women’s Business Center, where she supports entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journeys. She aims to build Alaskan resiliency through a strong startup ecosystem and effective public-private partnerships. Drawing on her extensive experience as a business owner, she understands the challenges and opportunities that small businesses face, which allows her to provide tailored guidance and support. Carrie Jean actively engages with clients in various ways, ensuring that she is accessible and responsive, even traveling to remote areas of Alaska to offer personalized assistance.