
Allison Johnson
Allison Taliguq Johnson is an Inupiaq born in Nome, Alaska. Her parents are Paula Davis and William Herzner. Her maternal grandparents were the late Mary Ann and Larry Davis, they are a family of reindeer herders. Her paternal grandparents were the late Bertha and Thomas Herzner. Bertha was one of the last few residents to inhabit King Island in the northern Bering Sea. Allison is married to Frank L. Johnson II who is from Nome and has ties to White Mountain, Alaska. Allison and Frank have 5 children between them, and embraced their nephew into their home. They are raising their children proudly with the Inupiaq values.
Allison is a hunter, gatherer, and all around indigenous enthusiast. Frank revitalized her passion of indigenous foods that she ate as a child. She has learned to hunt and respect the lands and waters that provide for her people. She loves to go out on the water, whether it be the low rivers or high seas and explore the land in the region. They encourage others to come and learn along side them about traditional foods.
As the president of Nome Eskimo Community, she is setting an example for future leaders, encouraging tribal members to get involved and share their voice. For the past 10 years she has been working at Alaska Airlines and is a valued trainer and leader. She had volunteered multiple years and countless hours to the Nome Preschool Association and Kawerak Headstart. Allison is the voice of her family and tribe. She intends to fulfill the role of an elder in the community and share her knowledge with future generations to come.


