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Alaska's AI Community for Business

Helping Alaska
Small Businesses
Save Time and
Scale with AI.

Alaska's AI education and implementation community. Live classes, a private Facebook group, and a bi-weekly newsletter — all free. Plus quarterly in-person socials in Anchorage.

Join Free — No Credit CardExplore Spark AI LabsJennifer ChristensenSara JokelaHosted by Jennifer & SaraYour Alaska AI guides

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Spark Alaska AI at a Glance
5 Local ExpertsAlaska advisors across marketing, law, tech, health and business — not out-of-state consultants
12 Live Trainings/YearOne focused hour per month. No homework. No overwhelm.
4 In-Person SocialsReal connections with Alaska business owners facing the same challenges you are.
100% Alaska-FocusedEvery resource, tool, and recommendation is filtered through an Alaska lens.
Real People. Real Alaska.

Where we been

Spark Alaska AI isn't a logo — it's Alaskans in rooms together, learning AI side by side.

Jennifer mid-keynote
Jennifer mid-keynote
real workflows, walked through live
real workflows, walked through live
Sara at the Valdez Small Business Conference
Sara at the Valdez Small Business Conference
How It Works

A simple way to put AI to work.

Practical guidance, live learning, and local connections — without the overwhelm.

01

Join Free

Get the newsletter and connect with Alaska business owners in our private community.

02

Attend Spark AI Labs

Join practical live classes, use the replays, and leave with workflows you can apply right away.

03

Connect in Person

Meet local business owners at quarterly ticketed socials, with hands-on intensives coming soon.

Events

Monthly trainings.
Quarterly socials.

Education builds confidence. Relationships build business. Both happen here.

All Spark AI Labs classes are free for members. Quarterly socials are ticketed events.

See all community activities →

Nov18

AI for Tourism and Hospitality

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 12:00–1:00 PM AKST

In person, Anchorage

Guest replies, review responses, and next-summer marketing, set up before next season.

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DecTBA

Spark AI Lab — Details Coming Soon

December 2026 · Date and details coming soon

Details coming soon

A new hands-on Spark AI Lab for Alaska businesses. Topic announced soon.

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Northern Intelligence

Northern Intelligence — The Alaska AI Brief.

Join our founding subscriber list for the Northern Intelligence newsletter.

No spam. No hype. Unsubscribe anytime.

Industries

Built for the Businesses
That Build Alaska.

Tourism & Hospitality

Automate guest communications, reviews, and seasonal marketing so you can focus on the experience.

Trades & Construction

Generate estimates, follow-up sequences, and job postings in minutes — not hours.

Nonprofits & Ministries

Stretch limited resources further with AI-assisted grant writing, donor outreach, and event promotion.

Healthcare & Wellness

Streamline patient communication, scheduling reminders, and compliant content creation.

Professional Services

Automate proposals, client onboarding, and content so you can serve more clients without adding staff.

Our Founders

Built by Alaskans.
For Alaska Business.

Spark Alaska AI was founded by two women who spend every day helping Alaska small businesses grow. This community is an extension of that mission — practical, accessible, and built for the realities of running a business in this state.

Jennifer Christensen

CEO & Co-Founder, Spark Alaska AI

Jennifer brings 13+ years of experience as a CMO and marketing strategist, including scaling companies 10x and guiding teams to INC 5000 recognition. For the past five years she has been one of Alaska's leading voices on AI strategy and implementation — speaking at the Alaska Leadership Symposium, SBA Conference, Mental Health Marketing Conference, and Valdez Business Conference. She founded Spark Alaska AI because she believes Main Street Alaska deserves the same tools, strategies, and confidence as any major market. Equipping local businesses with AI isn't just good strategy — it strengthens Alaska's economy and the communities we all call home.

You don't need a tech background. You need a starting point — let's find yours.— Jennifer

  • 13+ Years Marketing Strategy
  • AI Speaker & Educator
  • INC 5000 Experience
  • Alaska-Based

Sara Jokela

COO & Co-Founder, Spark Alaska AI

Sara brings a rare combination of visionary thinking and operational precision to everything Spark Alaska AI does. With a professional background in marketing and project management alongside Jennifer at SparkStory Marketing, she has spent years using AI daily to help clients grow — and has seen firsthand what becomes possible when business owners stop fearing the technology and start using it. Her mission inside Spark Alaska AI is simple: remove the barriers of the unknown. If you've ever thought AI isn't for someone like me, Sara's goal is to prove you wrong — practically, patiently, and in the context of your actual Alaska business.

If you've ever thought AI isn't for someone like me — you're exactly who I built this for.— Sara

  • AI Implementation
  • Operations & Project Management
  • Small Business Growth
  • Alaska-Based

Together, Jennifer and Sara operate SparkStory Marketing and founded Spark Alaska AI to bring the same expertise they deliver to clients directly to the broader Alaska business community.

Learn More About SparkStory Marketing →
Advisory Council

Trusted Alaska voices.

Jake Chambers
CEO, DenaliTEK
Technology & IT
Carrie Sheppard
Executive Director, Alaska Women's Business Center
Business & Entrepreneurship
Jim Bates
CEO & Founder, Business Improvement Group
Leadership & Training

Meet the founders and advisory council →

Testimonials

What Alaska Professionals
Say About Spark Alaska AI.

"

Jennifer is an authentic, knowledgeable, and engaging leader. Her Leadership and AI session connected with the audience and left them enlightened and wanting more.

JB
James Bates, PMP, PMI-SCP
Certified Leadership Coach, Business Improvement Group
Alaska Leadership Symposium
"

Jennifer has a rare blend of AI expertise and a genuine passion for empowering business owners. She makes complex concepts accessible and actionable for professionals at every level.

CS
Carrie Jean Sheppard
Director, Alaska Women's Business Center
Alaska Startup Week
"

Jennifer brings a deep understanding of the changing AI landscape, from ethical considerations and risks to practical ways we can use it in critical campaigns.

AE
Adaweze Ejike-Maduakor, BEng, MSPM PMP
Senior Program Manager, Quintillion Subsea
3-year working relationship

Community member testimonials coming soon.

FAQ

Common Questions.

Ready to Lead with AI?

Your next step is free.

Join the community, attend your first Spark AI Labs training, and see what's possible when AI stops feeling overwhelming and starts feeling useful. No tech background required.

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