Tom has dedicated over 30 years to strategic planning, facilitation, and communications across various sectors, including juvenile justice, education, and substance abuse prevention. He held the position of Government Affairs Director for the Coalition for Education Equity and is a faculty member with Reclaiming Futures, a national initiative for public health and justice. A former Alaska State Senator, Tom led the Senate Minority from 2018 to 2023. He chairs the Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and is a Commissioner for WICHE. Additionally, he directs the Nicholas J. and Pegge Begich Public Service Fund, supports aspiring students, and is a published poet and musician.
