Diana Birkett Rakow
Senior VP of Public Affairs & Sustainability
Alaska Airlines
Diana Birkett Rakow is a member of the executive committee for Alaska Airlines, connecting guests from the U.S. West Coast to the world with 30,000 employees and $14B in revenue. In her role, Diana leads the company’s corporate affairs, reputation, and impact strategies, local market engagement and venture investment. She is responsible for sustainability, communications, government affairs, regional commercial teams and the airline’s investment arm, Alaska Star Ventures. Diana joined Alaska after two decades in the health care industry and government. She is also a Non-executive Board Director for Puget Sound Energy and works with industry, startups and investors to advance sustainability and clean energy.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, within the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the fifth-largest airline in North America when measured by scheduled passengers carried, as of 2024.
