Jennifer Summers
Producer
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Jennifer Summers was born and raised in Nome, Alaska. She cut her teeth on a microphone, getting her start in radio at KICY.
From Nome, she moved to Chicago where she earned a degree in English and Communications at North Park College. She also trained at the Tony Award-winning Victory Gardens and helped develop a theater program that toured Chicago area schools with an anti-drug abuse message.
After returning to Alaska Jennifer found her passion helping Alaskans tell their stories through producing radio interview shows and television news programs.
Besides Nome, Anchorage and Chicago Jennifer has also lived in Ketchikan.
Her work has been recognized by a NATAS Regional Emmy, an Alaska Press Club award, an Advertising Federation of Alaska Bonnie award, several Alaska Broadcasters Association Goldie awards and a company Very Impressive Performer award.
Jennifer is a student of history, painting, singing, voice-work, poetry, gardening and theology.
(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 3:10 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Getting outside can help many Alaskans overcome cabin fever according to Diana Rhoades with the Anchorage Park Foundation.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 3:43 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A new curbside recycling program is starting in April for certain areas of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 2:35 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A webinar exploring cottage food production sponsored by the Alaska Food Policy Council, Alaska Farm Bureau and Alaska Farmers Market Association is available for people interested in selling homemade goods.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 3:26 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
This year the Alaska SeaLife Center is hosting its 2021 Alaska Marine Gala and Auction virtually.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 5:55 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
There are several ways to participate in Paying it Forward February, sponsored by the state Department of Health and Social Services, including helping at the Food Bank of Alaska.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:26 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Alaska 529 is a state-sponsored way to invest your money to use for education. And organizers say the earlier you start saving for your education the better.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 9:16 AM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is sponsoring Pay it Forward February and the Buy Alaska program says one good way to help others is to support local businesses.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 2:07 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The University of Alaska Anchorage is celebrating Black History Month by offering several ways to celebrate and learn.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 2:09 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
February is teen dating violence prevention awareness month.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 1:45 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The State Department of Health and Social Services is sponsoring a campaign of kindness to help Alaskans get through the winter blues.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 6:17 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Federally funded micro-grants are available through the State Division of Agriculture for food security projects in Alaska.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 3:31 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting their annual art contest for Alaskan kids.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 3:23 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A coffee shop in Spenard is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting important people who have changed history.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 6:41 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Walk 4 Warmth is an annual fundraiser through United Way Alaska to help people avoid homelessness.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 3:15 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Alaska Seeds of Change is doing its annual fundraiser virtually this year.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 6:40 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The Alaska Zoo doesn’t have a groundhog, but they do have Sasha and Mr. Pickles a pair of porcupines.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 6:38 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
It is an unlikely love story between two animals now both in their forever home, because of one special girl.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 3:54 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Multiple agencies from village entities to the Federal government are looking at how to get water to Tuluksak after a water treatment plant was destroyed by a fire in mid-January.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
AARP Alaska says they’ve been getting calls about the most recent round of economic impact payments from the Federal government.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 2:11 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Governor Mike Dunleavy has named two appointments to the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 3:30 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Haines artist uses found objects to pay homage to Alaskans who have died with COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 3:23 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Getting a COVID-19 test can be stressful, but now there is a little entertainment while you wait at the ChangePoint Church testing location.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Experts say it is important to wear a mask and maintain social distancing even after being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 2:58 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A community in Western Alaska has declared an emergency disaster after a fire destroyed a laundry mat on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 6:39 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
They have found their forever home thanks to the Alaska SPCA and Pet Project.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 5:29 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Begining on Jan. 15 certain lenders are able to take applications for first and second draw applications for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A federal grant will help the Alutiiq Museum and the Suna’q Tribe of Kodiak start a database of Alutiiq items in museums around the world.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Southeast artist Alison Bremner is inspiring interest in the Tlingit language with an engaging coloring book.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 3:13 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Two baby sea otters are bonding while waiting to be introduced to a third being cared for at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 6:38 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Alaskans can pledge to donate to many of their favorite local charities when they apply for the Permanent Fund Dividend through the Pick. Click. Give. program.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Community members came together to support pet owners who have special needs animals.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 4:21 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Evelyn Mavis is the first baby born on New Year’s day at The Children’s Hospital Providence in Anchorage.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Many people will be celebrating the close of 2020, and some of that excitement might be rough on your pets. Here are steps you can take to help keep them calm and safe.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 10:25 AM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers and Gilbert Cordova
Two men are dead after a boat capsized on Chignik Lake, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 4:32 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The Powerpuff puppies are looking for their forever homes on this week’s edition of Alaska SPCA’s Pet Project.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 4:56 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Bail set for Palmer man involved in a shooting with law enforcement on Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 2:49 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The state has confirmed a prepared meal product under recall was distributed in Alaska.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The nonprofit builds beds for kids in need.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 7:55 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Special needs animals and their people find help through Mojo's Hope.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 5:36 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Oscar Anderson House Museum decked out like Christmas in 1915.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Celebrating the season with brass, Tuba Christmas goes virtual in Anchorage.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 6:48 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Anchorage fourth-graders learn about empathy and community through a holiday card project.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
The Department of Health and Social Services is trying to symbolically bring Alaskans together for a special event.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 5:33 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A fundraiser goes beyond expectations and delivers more than 800 warm blankets to a group serving people experiencing homelessness.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers and Kim Daehnke
Local pastry shop offers memories and traditions in Yule Krans.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 3:06 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Fred Meyer has announced it is working with the state to help roll out the first phase of vaccines in Alaska.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 8:38 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
AWWU says a proposed rate increase will not take effect until April of next year in order to help people who are being financially impacted by COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:51 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Bringing a little light to the world is what organizers of this year’s drive-in “Chanukah on Fire” celebration say the holiday is all about.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:58 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
A treatment recently given emergency use authorization in the United States for COVID-19 is now available in Alaska.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 7:28 PM AKST
|By Jennifer Summers
Houston Middle School is being torn down.
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