Jennifer Summers
Producer
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)
Getting outside can help many Alaskans overcome cabin fever according to Diana Rhoades with the Anchorage Park Foundation.
A new curbside recycling program is starting in April for certain areas of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
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.
This year the Alaska SeaLife Center is hosting its 2021 Alaska Marine Gala and Auction virtually.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Alaska Anchorage is celebrating Black History Month by offering several ways to celebrate and learn.
February is teen dating violence prevention awareness month.
The State Department of Health and Social Services is sponsoring a campaign of kindness to help Alaskans get through the winter blues.
Federally funded micro-grants are available through the State Division of Agriculture for food security projects in Alaska.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting their annual art contest for Alaskan kids.
A coffee shop in Spenard is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting important people who have changed history.
Walk 4 Warmth is an annual fundraiser through United Way Alaska to help people avoid homelessness.
Alaska Seeds of Change is doing its annual fundraiser virtually this year.
The Alaska Zoo doesn’t have a groundhog, but they do have Sasha and Mr. Pickles a pair of porcupines.
It is an unlikely love story between two animals now both in their forever home, because of one special girl.
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.
AARP Alaska says they’ve been getting calls about the most recent round of economic impact payments from the Federal government.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has named two appointments to the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
Haines artist uses found objects to pay homage to Alaskans who have died with COVID-19.
Getting a COVID-19 test can be stressful, but now there is a little entertainment while you wait at the ChangePoint Church testing location.
Experts say it is important to wear a mask and maintain social distancing even after being vaccinated against COVID-19.
A community in Western Alaska has declared an emergency disaster after a fire destroyed a laundry mat on Saturday, Jan. 16.
They have found their forever home thanks to the Alaska SPCA and Pet Project.
Begining on Jan. 15 certain lenders are able to take applications for first and second draw applications for the Paycheck Protection Program.
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.
Southeast artist Alison Bremner is inspiring interest in the Tlingit language with an engaging coloring book.
Two baby sea otters are bonding while waiting to be introduced to a third being cared for at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
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.
Community members came together to support pet owners who have special needs animals.
Evelyn Mavis is the first baby born on New Year’s day at The Children’s Hospital Providence in Anchorage.
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.
Two men are dead after a boat capsized on Chignik Lake, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The Powerpuff puppies are looking for their forever homes on this week’s edition of Alaska SPCA’s Pet Project.
The state has confirmed a prepared meal product under recall was distributed in Alaska.
Special needs animals and their people find help through Mojo's Hope.
Oscar Anderson House Museum decked out like Christmas in 1915.
Celebrating the season with brass, Tuba Christmas goes virtual in Anchorage.
Anchorage fourth-graders learn about empathy and community through a holiday card project.
The Department of Health and Social Services is trying to symbolically bring Alaskans together for a special event.
A fundraiser goes beyond expectations and delivers more than 800 warm blankets to a group serving people experiencing homelessness.
Local pastry shop offers memories and traditions in Yule Krans.
Fred Meyer has announced it is working with the state to help roll out the first phase of vaccines in Alaska.
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.
A treatment recently given emergency use authorization in the United States for COVID-19 is now available in Alaska.
