Jennifer (Maguire) Adams currently serves as Board Secretary on the Doyon Foundation Board of Directors . Known by her Iñupiaq name, Iñukualuk, and her Denaakk’e name, Tł’oyenaadleno, Jennifer is originally from Allakaket and now resides in Fairbanks. She is the daughter of the late Bob and Cora Maguire of Allakaket and Fairbanks and the granddaughter of the late Johnson (Bergman) Moses and Bertha (Nictune) Moses of Allakaket and Alatna. Jennifer and her husband, Fred Adams, have one daughter, Navonne Benally.

Jennifer is a proud Doyon Foundation alumna and credits the Foundation with helping her achieve her educational goals. She received scholarships throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, including the Morris Thompson Business Scholarship and the Alyeska Fellowship Award. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UAF.

For more than 30 years, Jennifer has dedicated her career to advancing Alaska Native communities through leadership, education, fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit development. She has secured more than $22 million in grant funding for Alaska Native-serving organizations and has held leadership roles with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Doyon, Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Denakkanaaga, Fairbanks Native Association, and the Alaska Small Business Development Center. Most recently, she served as an Assistant Professor in the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Indigenous Studies, where she taught in the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development.

Jennifer joined the Doyon Foundation Board to strengthen partnerships that expand educational opportunities for Doyon shareholders and descendants. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of Alaska Native leaders and hopes to increase fellowships and financial support for students pursuing careers in accounting, aviation, law, education, executive leadership, and other high-demand professions. She also believes in listening to shareholders to help guide the Foundation’s future priorities and investments.

Outside of her professional work, Jennifer remains deeply connected to her culture and community. She dances with the Pavva Inupiaq Dancers, creates traditional Alaska Native artwork through her sewing business, and has volunteered as a Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Her lifelong commitment to service reflects her belief that investing in education today creates stronger Native communities for generations to come.