Asisaun Toovak is the esteemed Mayor of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, a role she undertook in November 2022 following six years of dedicated service on the City Council. With a steadfast commitment to her community and a profound understanding of its needs, Mayor Toovak exemplifies principled leadership and tireless advocacy. Drawing from her background as a Public Health Project Manager in the North Slope Borough Health & Social Services Prevention Program, Mayor Toovak has shown exceptional foresight and effectiveness in addressing public health challenges. Her proactive approach to healthcare and wellness reflects her unwavering commitment to the well-being of Utqiaġvik's residents. Proudly embracing her Inupiaq heritage, Mayor Toovak's roots run deep in Utqiaġvik, where she was born and raised. Her upbringing, shaped by the teachings of her parents, Bertha and Joseph Panigeo Jr., instilled in her a profound appreciation for traditional activities such as hunting, whaling, and camping, which she continues to enjoy with her own family. As a person deeply rooted in her community, Mayor Toovak brings a wealth of experience, empathy, and insight to her role. Her leadership is characterized by a profound respect for tradition, a forward-thinking approach to governance, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of all Utqiaġvik residents.