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Congratulations to Valerie (Val) Ya Kon T’leix’/ X’atl du Hillman who has been promoted to Program Compliance Director.
“Val’s commitment to Tlingit and Haida people and communities is remarkable,” said President Richard Peterson. “She has so much historical knowledge and learned from the best over the course of her time working for the Tribe."
Valerie’s career with Tlingit & Haida began over 40 years ago. She was just 17 years old when she joined the summer Youth Employment program to work under the Higher Education program with Emma Widmark. She then went on to the Office of the President where she worked under Judy George, who taught her all the skills of an executive secretary in addition, but also the unwavering standard for excellence, importance of being consistent and working hard, and most importantly to always think about how you can help your people and community.
Valerie found a work family and many opportunities to continue growing and giving back. She was never able to beat Judy’s masterful skill of writing in short-hand or typing up to 125 words per minute, but she found her own strengths and became an invaluable part of Tlingit & Haida's team.
Prior to the promotion, Valerie served as manager of the Program Compliance Department. The department oversees Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Enrollment program, elections process, client service compliance and appeals, and provides technical assistance to Tlingit & Haida Community Councils and Southeast Alaska village tribes on matters related to enrollment and elections.
“I am fortunate to be a part of the Tlingit & Haida team,” said Val Hillman. “I am honored the Tribe entrusts me to lead and guide our team in the important work we have with tribal enrollment, elections, client complaints and appeals. Our tribal citizens are key to our existence.”
Valerie is Yeil (Raven) of the T’akdeintaan (Sea Pigeon) clan of the Mt. Fairweather Snail House, and Chookaneidi yádi. She grew up in Juneau, Alaska and is the daughter of Lillian Hillman and the late Ernie "Judge" Hillman Jr. of Hoonah, Alaska. Her maternal grandparents were Mary Wilson and Nick Marvin and paternal grandparents were Ernest Hillman Sr. and Alice Hillman.
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