Phyllis Carlson moved to Juneau from the Alaska Peninsula in 1975. She and her husband raised two daughters in the Juneau School District and currently have two grandsons in the system. Having spent a career working in educational programs as a parent, employee, and community member, she sought and served on the Juneau Board of Education 2003-2015. She served on local, statewide, and national organizations in her efforts to “serve all students” in their educational pursuits.
Her formal education started in a village school leading to university studies in Portland, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and travel abroad, concluding with a BA in Sociology from Alaska Methodist University/Alaska Pacific University. She continues with enrichment courses at the University of Alaska. She is retired and currently serves on the Board of Directors of her ANCSA Village Corporation as well as JAMHI Health and Wellness.