The Kootznoowoo Cultural & Educational Foundation (KCEF) is proud to announce their 2025–26 Higher Education Scholarship recipients. Funding for these scholarships is funded by Kootznoowoo, Inc.

Congratulations to:

Armando DeAsis, Kansas University

Emma Hassman, Pacific Lutheran University

Kendra Koltz, Haskell Indian Nations University

Alliyah Merculief, Fort Lewis College

Hayden Soboleff, Fort Lewis College

Kootznoowoo is proud of these KCEF scholars and wish them best as they pursue their degrees.

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.