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 Manager
Erin is the Communications Manager 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
Tamrit Howell
Administration & HR Manager
Tamrit Howell is the Administration & HR Manager at the Anchorage Downtown Partnership. Born and raised in Alaska, she is passionate about supporting the people and businesses in our community and looks forward to working with her downtown neighbors to help Anchorage be vibrant and welcoming.
Contact: tamrit@anchoragedowntown.org