Meet Our Family Support Specialists

Robyn McComas

Robyn joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in April 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master’s degree in Education from Liberty University. Robyn’s background is in early childhood education. As a member of a military family, home is where the Army sends. Robyn and her whole family have fallen in love with the state of Alaska and are excited to call it home!

Melanie Geddes

Melanie joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in July 2024. She was born and raised in New Zealand, where she completed a Bachelor of Social Work from Te Pūkenga.  Using her background in social work, youth services and direct service work with individuals living with disabilities, Melanie has followed her passion for supporting Tamariki (children) and Whānau (families) through challenging times.  Since moving to Alaska in April 2023, Melanie has come to love the state and is grateful to call it home. She takes every opportunity to explore more of the culture and land of Alaska, as she continues to put down roots.  

Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi – with my basket and your basket, the people will thrive. 

Amanda Grella

Amanda joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in July 2024.  Born and raised in Alaska, Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Children’s Mental Health.  Amanda has worked for a non-profit that does projects in rural Alaska to improve health and promote food sovereignty within villages.  She has also spent time advocating and navigating the medical and social systems within Alaska for her youngest daughter with special needs (Autism and ADHD) so that she can receive the types of services that Help Me Grow Alaska connects our fellow Alaskans with.  Amanda has spent most of her life caring for children in an informal and direct capacity. In her free time Amanda loves to read, play video games with her husband and two daughters, and she does her best to spend as much time outdoors with her family as possible. 

Jizel Mendoza

Jizel joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in March of 2023. She was born and raised most of her life in Anchorage. Due to her family originally being from the Dominican Republic, she is fluent in Spanish. From 2015 – 2020 Jizel lived in the state of New Jersey where she had the opportunity to work as a Family Specialist for 4 years at a nonprofit organization and helped families get connected to childcare and other resources. She has over 10 years of medical office experience and a background in medical billing. Jizel has a passion for helping others and inspiring them to find hope in difficult situations. When she’s not busy working, she enjoys spending her free time reading, journaling, and hanging out with family. 

Tracey Morgan

Tracey joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in March 2023. She is a lifelong Alaskan and has worked with families with children and youth that experience special health care needs across the state for over 30 years providing direct support, in many roles. Her work with families before joining A2P2 included navigation and support to families, seeking neurodevelopmental evaluations through the State of Alaska Rural Outreach Clinic. She enjoys serving families and listening to their stories to help organize a path forward and get them connected to the most available and appropriate service within their community of Alaska. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, cooking, and going on road trip adventures to explore our beautiful state, with her partner and two dogs.

Jessica Salyer

Jessica joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in March 2023. She is originally from Louisiana, but has lived in Alaska for almost 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Human Services from UAA and has a background in social work, care coordination, youth services, and supporting families through crisis. When she’s not working, Jessica enjoys cooking, gardening, and getting outside as much as possible.

Colleen Spears

Colleen joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in July 2024. She is originally from Texas but has called Alaska home since 2018. She recently relocated to Eagle River after several years in Western Alaska.  Her background in law enforcement, social work, family services and community outreach supporting families through crisis. When she’s not working, Colleen enjoys hiking with her daughters, caring for her dogs and crafting. 

Aline Stevenson

Aline joined the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership in July of 2024.  Seven years ago, Aline came for a vacation to Alaska and never left; she fell in love with the landscape, its way of life and its inhabitants.  Since then, she aspires to serve Alaska’s children, especially those in underserved rural areas by using her background in education and psychology.  This has led her to manage programs in the Copper River Basin, including an Early Childhood Mental Health Grant and an Early Childhood Development Center.  Aline loves supporting families by putting them in touch with resources that will help them thrive. When she isn’t doing that, you can find Aline on the trails, hiking, skiing or mushing with her dogs.