Staff
Radhika Krishna
Executive Director
Radhika is the Executive Director of the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, bringing nearly a decade of experience from the Anchorage Community Land Trust, where she served as Director of Operations and Director of Programs. She holds a degree from Grinnell College, an MBA from Alaska Pacific University, and was named one of Alaska’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2022.
Having grown up all over the world, Radhika is proud to now call Anchorage home—the place she’s lived the longest. She loves exploring Alaska’s beauty year-round and can often be found skating, running, or skiing her way through winter.
Contact: radhika@anchoragedowntown.org
Kris May
Events Director
Kris is the Events Director at the Anchorage Downtown Partnership. She grew up on a Colorado dude ranch, spent two decades in Utah’s mountains, and later moved to Alaska. After studying Anthropology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, she graduated with honors from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Her career has spanned professional cheffing, managing Catering and Events at Park City Mountain Resort, and founding a small artisan ice cream company that earned regional and national acclaim.
Passionate about building community, Kris creates events that bring people together to celebrate the uniqueness of Downtown Anchorage. An avid outdoorswoman, she’s worked as a wrangler, ski patrolman, ski instructor, and river guide. Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring downtown restaurants and coffee shops, backcountry skiing, fishing, running rivers, or hiking with her dog Doc.
Contact: kris@downtownanchorage.org
Rahi Mejia
Operations Director
Rahi is the Operations Director at the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, overseeing the work of the Ambassador team. Born in the Dominican Republic, he studied at the National University College in Puerto Rico before playing professional ball for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Rahi came to Alaska in 2016 and has been serving the downtown community with ADP since 2017. He takes pride in his role and loves the opportunity to serve his community, helping keep downtown a welcoming and vibrant place for everyone.
Contact: rahi@anchoragedowntown.org
Erin Gallagher
Communications Director
Erin is the Communications Director at the Anchorage Downtown Partnership and a third-generation Anchorite deeply passionate about helping her hometown thrive.
With a BA in Art and English from Seattle University, she brings creativity and care to sharing the stories that shape Anchorage.
Proud to raise her twin daughters here, Erin enjoys connecting with others through community projects and collaborative efforts. She believes that people are what truly make a place—and that the strength of a community comes from the relationships we build together.
Contact: erin@anchoragedowntown.org
Stephanie Stanley-Harrell
Operations Manager
Stephanie (Steph) is the Operations Manager at the Anchorage Downtown Partnership. Originally from Utah, she began her career in the human services field, managing homes and programs for people with disabilities and their families. Driven by her love for the outdoors, she relocated to Alaska in 2005. Before joining ADP in March 2026, she held the roles of Human Resources Manager for Talkeetna Alaska Lodge under CIRI Alaska Tourism, Inc. and Human Resources Officer for Sunshine Community Health Center, Inc.
Steph is committed to fostering strong connections within the ADP team and the Anchorage community, while advancing ADP’s mission to support local partners. When she isn’t in the office, you’ll likely find her exploring the Alaskan wilderness, reading a good book, or cooking up a meal for others.
Contact: stephanie@anchoragedowntown.org