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American Association for the Advancement of Science Alessandra Zimmerman

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Government Shutdown Perspectives: An Interview with Alessandra Zimmermann of AAAS

by: Sarah Clein, Leadership Connect In times of uncertainty, staying connected and informed can make…

Sarah CleinNovember 10, 2025

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Jen Murphy

For this installment of the Tribal Spotlight Series, I spoke with Jen Murphy, Tribal Liaison…

Leadership ConnectDecember 10, 2024

David Trujillo, former Director of the Washington State Gambling Commission

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Dave Trujillo

For this installment of the Tribal Spotlight Series, I spoke with Dave Trujillo, former Director…

Leadership ConnectDecember 3, 2024

Brandon Alkire, Legislative Director at the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Brandon Alkire

In my recent conversation with Brandon Alkire, the Legislative Director at the Minnesota Indian Affairs…

Leadership ConnectNovember 19, 2024

Cassie Anderson, the Office of Tribal Relations Operations Manager at the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Cassie Anderson

For this interview, I spoke with Cassie Anderson, the Office of Tribal Relations Operations Manager…

Leadership ConnectNovember 12, 2024

zaneta adams Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs

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Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Zaneta Adams

Zaneta Adams is an accomplished attorney, public servant, and U.S. Army veteran with extensive experience…

Leadership ConnectNovember 7, 2024

tribal Liaison and Economic Development Officer for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Monica Paradise

For this interview, I spoke with Monica Paradise, a Tribal Liaison and Economic Development Officer…

Leadership ConnectNovember 4, 2024

Tribal Liaison at the Bureau of Ocean Energy craig johnson

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Craig Johnson

For this interview, I spoke with Craig Johnson, who is a Tribal Liaison at the…

Leadership ConnectOctober 31, 2024

Deanna Standingcloud Tribal Spotlight Interview

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Deanna StandingCloud

In this interview, I spoke with Deanna StandingCloud, an independent consultant working with Tribal Nations…

Leadership ConnectOctober 29, 2024

Leadership Connect Suzanne Shirley VA Congressional Fellow in Representative Morgan McGarvey’s office

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Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Suzanne Shirley

In this interview, we speak with Suzanne Shirley, a Director within the Veterans Health Administration’s…

Leadership ConnectOctober 24, 2024

Leadership Connect Anita Roman Tribal Liaison Arapaho

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Anita Roman

Anita Roman has been dedicated to working at the intersection of Tribal relations and state…

Leadership ConnectOctober 22, 2024

Leadership Connect | Callum Cintron, Forestry, Fire and Climate Tribal Liaison Community Program Coordinator

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Callum Cintron

Callum Cintron works with Tribal Nations in navigating complex environmental, cultural, and legal challenges. Callum’s…

Leadership ConnectOctober 16, 2024

Leadership Connect Juven Jacob Political Appointee for the Biden-Harris Administration in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Juven Jacob

In a previous interview with Leadership Connect, Juven Jacob shared insights into his experience working…

Leadership ConnectOctober 10, 2024

Leadership Connect Dawn Marie Johnson School Board Sioux Falls School District

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Dawn Marie Johnson

Dawn Marie Johnson serves as a School Board Member at the Sioux Falls School District. Her…

Leadership ConnectOctober 8, 2024

Leadership Connect Elizabeth Anne Edwards Tribal Liaison Muscogee Nation

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Elizabeth Anne (Townsend) Edwards

Elizabeth Anne (Townsend) Edwards is a Tribal Liaison to the Muscogee Nation, with a career…

Leadership ConnectOctober 3, 2024

Leadership Connect Arick Burnett Director of Gaming at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Arick Burnett

Arick Burnett has built a diverse career spanning law enforcement, community relations, and the gaming…

Leadership ConnectOctober 1, 2024

Leadership Connect Millicent Michelle Pepion Adjunct Professor Institute for American Indian Arts

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Millicent Michelle Pepion

Millicent has built a remarkable career rooted in her passion for education, community engagement, and…

Leadership ConnectSeptember 24, 2024

Leadership Connect Gem Shandiin Labarta Tribal Liaison and Sr Communication Specialist USAC

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Gem Shandiin Labarta

Takeaways: Diverse career experiences can bring immense value to any organization, especially in Tribal relations. …

Leadership ConnectSeptember 17, 2024

Leadership Connect Eldred Lesansee President of the National Native American Law Students Association (NNALSA)

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Eldred Lesansee

Takeaways: Tribal relations intersect with numerous sectors, highlighting the complexity and integration of Tribal sovereignty…

Leadership ConnectSeptember 3, 2024

Leadership Connect Jennifer Santry Director of Tribal Community Schoolyards

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Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Jennifer Santry

Takeaways: Reconnecting with roots and land empowers personal identity and strengthens contributions to tribal communities,…

Leadership ConnectAugust 27, 2024

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Government Shutdown Perspectives: An Interview with Alessandra Zimmermann of AAAS

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Jen Murphy

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Dave Trujillo

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Brandon Alkire

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Cassie Anderson

Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Zaneta Adams

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Monica Paradise

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Craig Johnson

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Deanna StandingCloud

Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Suzanne Shirley

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Anita Roman

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Callum Cintron

Public Sector Spotlight Interview Series with Juven Jacob

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Dawn Marie Johnson

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Elizabeth Anne (Townsend) Edwards

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Arick Burnett

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Millicent Michelle Pepion

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Gem Shandiin Labarta

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Eldred Lesansee

Tribal Spotlight Interview Series with Jennifer Santry

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