As you know, the tribal board member position requires a diverse work experience and not just an education.
In that same way, an effective leader needs a wide scope from which to draw on to legislate, advocate, visualize and achieve goals.
With my background, summarized below, I think you will agree that I have the required experience:
Anishinaabeg Joint Commission (AJC)
My AJC experience had provided me with the unique opportunity to work with four US/Canadian border tribes as well as the US, Canada, and Great Lakes States/Provinces in a concerted to preserve the St. Mary’s River. The AJC is also focused on preserving our Treaty Rights as North American Indians, and resolving cross border issues.
Deputy Township Supervisor
My position as a deputy township supervisor gave me a wealth of experience in governance, public budgeting, policy development, grant writing, community input for strategic planning and dealing with voting constituencies.
Sault Tribe Membership Liaison
As your membership liaison, I developed a comprehensive understanding of tribal programs and services, policies, and most importantly – tribal membership needs. I assisted fellow tribal members nationwide by resolving problems and dealing with a wide range of issues. This often required me to act as an advocate for our members and allowed me a first hand perspective of the hurdles faced when members have trouble navigating the labyrinth of programs and services within our tribe as well as local. state and federal government.
While employed as the Sault Tribe membership liaison, I was also tasked with management of the 2% gaming revenue program, the Student Intern Program, and acted as coordinator of our tribe’s host duties for the National Congress of American Indians Conference; AJC Treaty Summit; United Tribes Meetings, and our Tribal Summits.
I believe these experiences as a membership liaison, more than any, have specifically prepared me to serve as your Unit 1 Representative on the Board of Directors.
