STAFF & BOARD

STAFF & BOARD

The NDN Collective ecosystem is comprised of a diverse team of Indigenous staff and board members representing Nations from all across Turtle Island, the Hawaiian Kingdom, and Borikén (Puerto Rico). We bring our hearts, lived experience, and cultural values to this work. We are honored to work for our People, the Land, and the movement to build justice and equity for all People and Mother Earth.

Nick Tilsen

FOUNDER & CEO

Layne Knox

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Liz Welch

Director of Advancement

Christina Chavez

Resource Development & Partnerships Manager

Hayley Cook

Major Donor Officer

Kellian Staggers

ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Angelica (Angie) Solloa

Digital & Social Media Organizer

Martell Hesketh

Impact & Learning Manager

Sarah Sunshine Manning

Senior Public Relations Strategist

Megan Tom

Database Specialist

Jordynn Paz

Content Writer & Coordinator

Jordan Brien

Creative Content Project Manager

Willi White

Executive Producer

Kaitlyn Martin

Advancement Coordinator

Andrew Bentley

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Evelyn Martin

Finance Analyst

Niabi Dann

Senior Payroll & Expense Coordinator

Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle

Director of He Sapa Initiatives

Murray Lee

Community Development Coordinator

Korina Barry

Director of Landback Action Network

Nicole Yanes

Membership Manager

Janene Yazzie

Senior International Policy Strategist

Davis Price

Senior Domestic Policy Strategist

Tori Solis

Climate Justice Coordinator

Eva Cardenas

Director of Organizing

Cy Wagoner

Creative Resistance Director

Tyler Wade

Creative Resistance Coordinator

Tytianna Harris

Creative Resistance Coordinator

Lorenzo Serna

Senior Tactical Media Strategist

Gaby Strong

VICE PRESIDENT

Tanaya Winder

Director of Operations

Samuel Many Birds

Office & Front Desk Manager

Nick Cottier

Security Manager

Zachary Martinez

Facilities Manager

David Rubalcava

PCB Specialist

Cassie Sando

Operations Coordinator

Alberta Eagle

Director of Retreats & Convenings

Serene Lawrence

Resourcing Director

Michelle Gauthier

Resourcing Associate

Kami-Rae James

Grants Management Administrator

Sharon Pazi Zea

ColAb Senior Program Officer

Frances McKay

ColAb Program Officer

Robby Burroughs

NDN HOLDINGS MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jaycee Beyale

Store Manager

Kim Pate

NDN Fund Managing Director

Rachael Collins

NDN FUND PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Aurora Warrior

NDN FUND LENDING OFFICER

Liz Welch

Director of Advancement

Christina Chavez

Resource Development & Partnerships Manager

Hayley Cook

Major Donor Officer

Kellian Staggers

ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Angelica (Angie) Solloa

Digital & Social Media Organizer

Martell Hesketh

Impact & Learning Manager

Sarah Sunshine Manning

Senior Public Relations Strategist

Megan Tom

Database Specialist

Jordynn Paz

Content Writer & Coordinator

Jordan Brien

Creative Content Project Manager

Willi White

Executive Producer

Kaitlyn Martin

Advancement Coordinator

Andrew Bentley

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Evelyn Martin

Finance Analyst

Niabi Dann

Senior Payroll & Expense Coordinator

Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle

Director of He Sapa Initiatives

Murray Lee

Community Development Coordinator

Korina Barry

Director of Landback Action Network

Nicole Yanes

Membership Manager

Janene Yazzie

Senior International Policy Strategist

Davis Price

Senior Domestic Policy Strategist

Tori Solis

Climate Justice Coordinator

Eva Cardenas

Director of Organizing

Cy Wagoner

Creative Resistance Director

Tyler Wade

Creative Resistance Coordinator

Tytianna Harris

Creative Resistance Coordinator

Lorenzo Serna

Senior Tactical Media Strategist

Tanaya Winder

Director of Operations

Samuel Many Birds

Office & Front Desk Manager

Nick Cottier

Security Manager

Zachary Martinez

Facilities Manager

David Rubalcava

PCB Specialist

Cassie Sando

Operations Coordinator

Alberta Eagle

Director of Retreats & Convenings

Serene Lawrence

Resourcing Director

Michelle Gauthier

Resourcing Associate

Kami-Rae James

Grants Management Administrator

Sharon Pazi Zea

ColAb Senior Program Officer

Frances McKay

ColAb Program Officer

Robby Burroughs

NDN HOLDINGS MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jaycee Beyale

Store Manager

Kim Pate

NDN Fund Managing Director

Rachael Collins

NDN FUND PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Aurora Warrior

NDN FUND LENDING OFFICER