Project Consultant
CurrentEmpowering people, organizations, and governments to build better Tribal communities.• Assistance in finding and applying for financial aid through federal, local, private, and state sources.• Assistance in networking people specific to a particular project area• Negotiations with outside organizations• Personal assistance to guide project development. • Professional development training related to budgets, grant administration, tribal sovereignty, purchasing & procurement, Anishinaabemowin language & culture.• Constitutional reform facilitation • Illustration services for booksQualifications• 18 years of experience working in Tribal Government • 8 years teaching High School Math• Master of Arts degree Tribal Administration & Governance• Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Mathematics and Minor in Physics with a Secondary Teaching Certificate• Training in the following areas:o 638 Contract Administration Part 1& IIo Public law 101-630 Background Investigations.o Budgeting for Tribal Governments.o Grant Administration.o 2 CFR 200 Audit requirementso Contract Support Costso Criminal Justice Information Systemso Mandatory Reportingo Purchasing and Procuremento Brad Worthley Coaching Employeeso Tribal Constitutionso Social/Behavior Researcho Open Meetings Acto Superintendent Evaluationso School budgeting and financeo Teacher negotiationso Anishinaabemowin “Ojibwa language”-Beginner’s Certificationo Tax Equity Structuring and Strategies for Renewable Energy & Storage Projects• Committee/Board leadership for over 15 years.o Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Associationo Committee for Alternative & Renewable Energyo Baraga School Board
