Biography

I grew up in the thriving metropolis of Soldotna, Alaska!

I did my undergraduate work at the University of Montana and graduate work at Miami University in Ohio, and I have been teaching at UAA since 1998. My primary interests include Comparative Politics, International Relations and American Government.

I am the Faculty Director of Model United Nations of Alaska and the Director of Women's Studies here at UAA, and teach classes both face-to-face and online. I am inspired by the issues of Climate Change & Sustainability.

I have a strange affection for the color purple (the color not the movie although that was a great film). If you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to email me at kjpace@alaska.edu.

• Faculty Director of Model United Nations of Alaska
• Director of Women’s Studies

Teaching Responsibilities

• Introduction to American Government
• Introduction to Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Power, Authority, and Governance (LSIC)
• Model United Nations
• Constitutional Law
• Women in Politics

Professional & Department Service

• 2011 UAA Chancellor's Award for Excellence in University Diversity
• 2008 Recipient, Chancellor’s Fund Award for Research, Scholarship
• Faculty Advisor for OUT (GLBT Student Club)
• Faculty Advisor for the Third Wave Club
• Faculty Advisor for MUN Student Club
• State Network Coordinator for Office of Women in Higher Education
• Member of the Diversity Action Council
• Member of the NCBI (National Coalition Building Institute) Leadership Team