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Safe Camp and Code of ConductAll conference participants are expected to adhere to the AISES code of conduct.

SAFE CAMPThe AISES Leadership Summit is a “Safe Camp,” meaning this is a welcoming, inclusive, supportive and safe environment for all our AISES family members regardless of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression/identity. Safe Camp includes recognizing the AISES Code of Conduct and anyone found violating the code will be asked to leave the conference immediately. Please contact any AISES staff member or board member if you have any questions.

CODE OF CONDUCTThe American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) was established with the goal of developing Native professionals and leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. In light of this goal, the first student leaders of AISES developed a set of principles that prohibited alcohol, illegal drugs, and harassment. These principals have become core values of the organization and are incorporated as the Code of Conduct.

The AISES Code of Conduct promotes professional development and personal growth by strictly prohibiting the use of intoxicating drugs or alcohol and all forms of harassment and discrimination. This code is meant to reflect the ideals of our Native communities by establishing an expectation that we agree to protect and promote the well-being and growth of all people. This code is expected to be honored when individuals are representing the AISES organization and by all persons participating in AISES activities. To this end, each person is asked to adhere to this code and promote its intent by refraining from prohibited activities and encouraging others to do the same.

AISES will continue to maintain the Code of Conduct as a symbol reflective of the teachings and values of our ancestors. The Code of Conduct represents the ideas and visions set forth by the AISES founders and the student leadership. AISES values and respects the rights and privileges of others and asks that you honor the AISES organization, its mission, and the family of AISES by adhering to this Code of Conduct.

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AISES Leadership SummitMetaphorically a summit is reaching a new height in skill, career, industry or effort, which is the precise meaning and design behind the AISES Leadership Summit. Held annually in the Spring, the Summit is a gathering of people who deeply care about science, technology, engineering and math, collectively known as STEM. It is a place where participants discuss various skills, core competency or training; they propose thoughts or ideas; they share resources; and they explore why focus and accomplishment in STEM fields and careers is important for everyone.

With a more intimate setting than the AISES National Conference, the Leadership Summit emphasizes the “state of progress in STEM” for Native higher education students (undergraduate and graduate) and professionals with direct development opportunities through two tracks – professional and higher education. The Summit brings together like-minded individuals to discover potential, offer strategies, improve learning, sharpen leadership skills and build networks to take back to the work environment or class room so they can do their best work.

The Summit is leadership in action from elders, mentors, researchers, students and professionals that supports the purpose and the motivation in all of us.

It’s Our World! Together participants inform, interpret, and utilize STEM skills, knowledge, and programs to meet challenges, solve problems, build student readiness, and spark innovation that gives individuals the ability to compete in a highly competitive global economy.

GOALS OF THE SUMMIT• Increase the skill and talent level of AISES members in professional and career development

• Develop AISES professional members as role models for AISES undergraduate and graduate students

• Provide AISES students with support and build their confidence to transition into the STEM workforce

• Provide an environment that allows AISES members to “linger and learn” from each other and others.

Thank you for attending the 2018 AISES Leadership Summit!

Guiding Principles For Equity In Organizations1. Acknowledge that culture plays a predominate role in living, learning and working.

2. Recognize that conflicts exist (even if we can’t see them) between our professional discourses and the discourses of our students, peers, and colleagues - especially those from non-mainstream (underrepresented) cultures.

3. Acknowledge the benefits of diversity in perspectives, interpretations, solutions, and practices to improve our practice, our science, our schools, and our businesses.

4. Make a commitment to regularly explore different cultures – and not with the intention of coming to know or understand them (the other cultures) – but with an eye to understanding more about yourself.

5. Acknowledge how important it is to invite culture into your practice so people from other cultures are not asked (unfairly) to check their identities at the door to be successful.

6. Cultivate a supportive community (both inside and outside of your organization) that supports and grows your efforts toward equity.

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KEYNOTEKeynote Speaker Thursday Opening Reception5:30pmOak Ballroom

Matika WilburSwinomish and TulalipProject 562

Matika Wilbur is one of the nation’s leading photographers, based in the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA from Brooks Institute of Photography where she double majored in Advertising and Digital Imaging. Her most recent endeavor, Project 562, has brought Matika to over 400 tribal nations dispersed throughout 45 U.S. states where she has taken thousands of portraits, and collected hundreds of contemporary narratives from the breadth of Indian Country all in the pursuit of one goal: To Change The Way We See Native America. As a former educator, she realized that the representation of Native peoples in media and in learning materials as a “leathered and feathered” dying peoples deeply affected the identity and perceived potential of her students. Thus began Project 562, the mission of which is to photograph and collect stories of Native Americans from each federally-recognized tribe in the United States. Through her lens, we are able to see the vibrancy and diversity of Indian Country and in seeing we challenge stereotypical representations and begin shifting consciousness about contemporary Native America.


THURSDAY2:00-7:00p Registration Oak Prefunction

5:30-7:00p Opening Reception All Oak B & C

7:15-8:15p Networking Event All Oak B & C

8:30-10:00p Bowling Social (Dinner included) AllViejas Bowl

(Outlet Mall)

FRIDAY6:30-7:00a Morning Blessing Ceremony All Oak Terrace

7:15-8:15a Breakfast All Oak B & C

8:00a - 12:00p Registration Oak Prefunction

8:30-9:30aUnderstanding how relationships, trust, and problem-solving contribute to team-building

Higher Education

Willow 1

8:30-9:30aEngaging Multi-Tribal Perspectives During the National Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial

Professional Willow 2

8:30-9:30a Executive Coaching for Millennials All Sycamore 2

8:30-9:30a Lost at Sea High School Sycamore 1

9:45-10:45aTech in Media and Media in Tech: Where To Start Your Career And How To Thrive

Higher Education

Willow 1

9:45-10:45a Developing a Successful Culture at Work Professional Willow 2

9:45-10:45aEmbarking on your Career: Promoting yourself when networking and more All Sycamore 2

9:45-10:45a STEM Careers and the AISES Energy Challenge High School Sycamore 1

March 15 - 18, 2018AGENDA

All = Higher Education and Professional


11:00a - 12:00p Heart to Heart with an AISES Elder Higher Education

Willow 1

11:00a - 12:00pEmbracing Social Networks for Technical Professionals Professional Willow 2

11:00a - 12:00pServant-Leadership as a Jedi (Repeated on Saturday) All Sycamore 2

11:00a - 12:00p Energy Challenge Phase I Project Presentations All Sycamore 1

12:00-1:15p Lunch All Oak B & C

12:00-2:00p Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) Lunch Meeting ProfessionalManzanita Boardroom

1:30-2:30p Learning From Those You Teach Higher Education

Willow 1

1:30-2:30p Agile Leadership Building an Agile Culture Professional Willow 2

1:30-2:30pDeveloping Your Own Personal and Professional Compass All Sycamore 2

1:30-2:30p Sphero Powwow Dancing I High School Sycamore 1

2:45-3:45p

Defining, Developing, and Driving Towards the Future: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s Approach to Leadership and Community Development

Higher Education

Willow 1

2:45-3:45pExploring Leadership and its Correlation with Higher Education and Career Management Professional Willow 2

2:45-3:45p Weaving Toward Leadership All Sycamore 2

2:45-3:45p Adapting to Personal Styles at Work Professional Sycamore 1

4:00-5:00p Servant-Leadership as a Jedi Higher Education

Willow 1

4:00-5:00p Heart to Heart with an AISES Elder Professional Willow 2

4:00-5:00p The Human Knot - Inclusive Team Building All Sycamore 2

4:00-5:00p Sphero Powwow Dancing II High School Sycamore 1

5:15-6:15p Networking Event All Oak B & C

6:25p Group Photo All TBD

6:30p Dinner On Your Own All

SATURDAY6:30-7:00a Morning Blessing Ceremony All Oak Terrace

7:15-8:15a Breakfast All Tent in The Park

8:30-9:30a Having a Successful College Chapter Higher Education

Willow 1



8:30-9:30aUsing TEK to Influence Engineering Processes and be a Better Professional Professional Willow 2

8:30-9:30a Servant-Leadership as a Jedi (Repeated on Friday) All Sycamore 2

8:30-9:30a You CAN do this! Apply for Scholarships Like a Pro! High School Sycamore 1

9:45-10:45aWhat comes next? American Indian Business Degrees and Practices

Higher Education

Willow 1

9:45-10:45a Coffee with a Tribal Leader All Willow 2

9:45-10:45a Coffee with the AISES CEO All Sycamore 2

9:45-10:45aCollege Readiness: Stories from Real Students and Real Life High School Sycamore 1

11:00a - 12:00p Leading in the Lab and in Scientific Presentations Higher Education

Willow 1

11:00a - 12:00p Quality of Life the Native Way Professional Willow 2

11:00a - 12:00p Be The Pilot of Your Career All Sycamore 2

11:00a - 12:00p Stress Management Tricks and Tips for Students High School Sycamore 1

12:00-1:15p Lunch All Tent in The Park

1:30-2:30p Success IS Based on Sacrifice! Higher Education

Willow 1

1:30-2:30p The Tech Industry Needs You! Professional Willow 2

1:30-2:30pBalancing Leadership Styles of the Western and Indigenous Worlds All Sycamore 2

1:30-2:30p Hands-on STEM Activity with Raytheon High School Sycamore 1

2:45-3:45pGrowing Your Inner Mentor to Support Students in STEM: Tips from a Public Health Professional

Higher Education

Willow 1

2:45-3:45pBe Brilliant! Exploring the Values and Driving Forces Guiding Leadership in Your STEM Career Professional Willow 2

2:45-3:45p Discovering Our Leadership Story - The Hero Within All Sycamore 2

2:45-3:45p Lead Yourself to Success High School Sycamore 1

4:00-6:00p Closing Talking Circle All Tent in The Park

6:30-8:30p Closing Banquet All Tent in the Park

SUNDAYTravel Day, Breakfast On Your Own All



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Adapting to Personal Styles at WorkMs. Michelle Rullan Raytheon

Learn the process of identifying personal style and behavioral preferences and adapt styles according to various individuals and situations that will make them more effective communicators and employees. Session goals (1) Understand personal and behavioral styles and why it’s important in increasing effectiveness working across diverse styles (2) Introduce the four personal styles based on The Platinum Rule: Discover the Four Basic Business Personalities by Dr. Tony Alessandra (3) Determine one’s personal style.

Agile Leadership Building an Agile CultureMs. Barbara Schepp IBM Corporation

Agile thinking eliminates unnecessary processes and artificial boundaries to fuel a culture of radical collaboration and help us focus our energy on what matters most. Explore what it means to have an Agile Work environment. Learn the concepts of Agile and how you can implement them into your daily work life. We will also explore roadblocks of leading your team into an Agile mindset.

Balancing Leadership Styles of the Western and Indigenous WorldsMiss Shayna Begay Sandia National Labs

Being a leader in the STEM field can be a challenging position that requires an ability to balance technical knowledge and social skills. In this session, Shayna Begay, an Engineering Team Lead from Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss her lessons learned, conventional leadership styles and how they compare to traditional Native leadership styles. The audience will have a chance to put their new knowledge to use in a group exercise, so come prepared to participate!

Be Brilliant! Exploring the Values and Driving Forces Guiding Leadership in Your STEM CareerBoard of Directors AISES

Leaders need to be aware of their values and the diversity of values in their organizations. Living your values is one of the most powerful tools available to you to help you lead and influence others. In this workshop, we will consider leadership, explore leadership values in ourselves and others, and examine how we translate our values into leadership behavior. Participants will leave with five values they see as driving forces behind their leadership behavior.

Be The Pilot of Your CareerMr. Beau Williams The Boeing Company

Mr. Brandon PolingyumptewaThe Boeing Company

Learn the three essential steps to landing your next job (1) Career Plan- You have a strategic plan for managing your career and you only apply for positions that align with this plan (2) Resume- A concise summary of past experiences and achievements, as well as, your current talents, which provides a glimpse of your future potential (3) Job Interview - Provides you the opportunity to address items on the resume and provides you the opportunity to ask questions.

Bowling SocialContinue to connect and network with other attend-ees after the Leadership Summit Opening reception by joining attendees for an fun evening of bowling at the Viejas Bowl. Shoe rental, bowling ball, food, music and friendship are all included in your registration fee!

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS2018Leadership Summit


Closing Talking CircleA Talking circle provides space to create connections, collaboration, and understanding. Circles can hold the tensions and emotions necessary for healing and can support people to use collective energy to take action. The Closing Talking Circle is an opportunity to express your Summit experience with complete peace, freedom, and confidentiality. It is an effective way to remove barriers and feel the support and com-munity of all other participants during this moving experience.

Coffee with the AISES CEOMs. Sarah EchoHawk AISES

In this session, AISES CEO, Sarah EchoHawk, will share leadership lessons learned from her over 20 years experience working at a national Native American nonprofit organizations and her experience at AISES. There will also be an opportunity to engage in dialogue about leadership and AISES. Coffee and hot tea service will be provided.

Coffee with a Tribal LeaderMr. John Lewis Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA)

John Lewis is the Chairman for the Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority. John has been GRICUA’s Chairman since 2010 as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Gila River Telecommunications since 2012. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn how Gila River developed their 2017 youth STEM program. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and dialogue with John.

College Readiness: Stories from Real Students and Real LifeStudent Representatives AISES

Join the AISES Student Representatives for a panel-style forum to discuss hints and tips on preparing for and starting college. The representatives will discuss their successes (and some failures) while applying, preparing, and leaving for college. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions to the panel to help answer questions about this new journey.

Defining, Developing, and Driving Towards the Future: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s Approach to Leadership and Community DevelopmentMs. Alicia Jacobs Ms. Tonya CarrollMs. Tara McCoyMs. Savannah HicksRay Kinsland Leadership Institute

This interactive presentation will focus on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s holistic and multi-generational approach to leadership development within their tribal community, through the work of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute. The Institute uses a culturally infused curriculum to nurture communal relationships, build trust amongst tribal members, and address issues in their community that are a result in part to historic grief and trauma.

Developing a Successful Culture at WorkMr. William Tiger General Motors

Drawing on 40 years of experience in Engineering and Management, this session will focus on how work cultures are developed and changed. In particular, what our role is in influencing the culture we are working in, and why some companies succeed while others fail. The participant is expected to leave with a model they can use in their career to be successful whether at work or in personal settings.

Developing Your Own Personal And Professional CompassMs. Sherrill G Central Intelligence Agency

Through an engaging discussion, we will find ways to strengthen your core ethical values, personal values, and conviction to lead with integrity. We will discuss network building, ways to give (and receive!) feedback, factors in becoming a successful executive leader, and finding the right balance while maintaining your identity and integrity.


Discovering Our Leadership Story - The Hero WithinMr. Don Motanic Intertribal Timber Council

The Discovering Our Leadership Story - The Hero Within will provide participants an opportunity to receive an orientation about how tribal traditional stories are part of this development, then fill out an evaluation assessment from Dr. Pearson’s studies to find their phase on the Hero’s Journey (Preparation/Journey/Return) and finally receive information and resources to track their AISES Leadership Hero’s Journey. The evaluation should be completed every five years.

Embarking on your Career: Promoting yourself when networking and moreMs. Deborah Clairmont Ms. Suzanne FraziorUSDA/NRCS

Preparing to embark on your career: Are you ready? Once you get the job how do you get promoted? This workshop will help you see how ready you are and help you gain insights to strengthen networking, job interview and seeking a promotion skills. Learn how your body language, self-confidence and non-verbal communications makes all the difference.

Embracing Social Networks for Technical ProfessionalsMr. Martin Keen IBM

Social networks such as Twitter and LinkedIn are where technical professionals interact and accomplish work. How well are you using these tools? Are you interacting with the right people? This session builds on best-practices gleaned from a 4-year program at IBM to improve the social eminence of its top technical professionals. You’ll learn how to use social networks for business, how to build your own social presence, and the tools to make it happen.

Energy Challenge Phase 1 Project PresentationsThe Energy Challenge is an energy-specific science fair designed to engage and encourage high school students to participate in STEM through a creative, hands-on, engineering design process. The Phase 1 Energy Challenge winners will present their project plans to Leadership Summit attendees. Come see our young Native leaders present their community-based energy projects!

Engaging Multi-Tribal Perspectives During the National Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark BicentennialMr. Chris Howell BNSF Railroad Company

This session will provide an overview and a basic introduction to dispute resolution and collaborative processes and tools. The session will focus on key communication skills, defining consensus and tools for building consensus in large group meetings and negotiations.

Executive Coaching for MillennialsMs. Teresa Johnson Department of Defense

How do you become the person you want to be? No one really worries about the students and young professionals who are just trying to figure what to do next. Assess where you are now, how much work you have to do to get to your ultimate ambition, and how to break that long-term goal into smaller, achievable tasks, lists and steps. Do it now!

Exploring Leadership and its Correlation with Higher Education and Career ManagementDr. Casey Fox The Boeing Company

With over 28 years of leadership experience within the aviation industry, Dr. Fox pulls from his personal journey serving in the United States Marine Corps and the Boeing Company to create a learning environment to explore workplace diversity, fundamentals of leadership, and career management coupled with higher education/lifelong learning. Participants are expected to come away from this session with the knowledge and tools essential to begin implementing strategies towards achieving their own career goals/aspirations.

Growing Your Inner Mentor to Support Students in STEM: Tips from a Public Health ProfessionalMrs. Pearl Walker-Swaney North Dakota State University

Join this fun, interactive session to discover ways you can support your peers and yourself in pursuing STEM and related careers.


Having a Successful College ChapterStudent Representatives AISES

Every chapter would like to be successful. In this session, AISES Regional and National Student Representatives will share experiences and suggestions for chapter leadership succession planning, proposal writing, and ideas for how to recruit new members and engage old members. This will be an interactive session and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, experiences, and suggestions, and role play different scenarios.

Heart to Heart with an ElderCouncil of EldersAISES

The AISES Council of Elders was established by the founding members of AISES to provide guidance, wisdom, strength, and love to the AISES membership. As students or professionals, you may have seen the Elders from a distance at an AISES function and have been hesitant to approach them with your questions or concerns. Here is an opportunity to sit and visit with an Elder in a more informal setting. The Elders will have their own individual table for more personal discussions in a small group setting. Laugh, cry, listen, hear, and have time to enjoy a visit with an AISES elder.

Intergalactic Skills Building: Taming the Kylo Ren Conflict VillianBoard of DirectorsAISES

Jumping on a light-speed Millennium Falcon to escape conflict is not effective for problem solving, though Han Solo might disagree. Conflict is present in our lives every day and is a natural part of our interactions with others. We can’t completely avoid conflict so how do we make the best of these inevitable situations? Using the Thomas-Kilmann questionnaire, participants will self-identify 1-2 conflict styles and their applications in conflict situations.

Lead Yourself to SuccessMr. Rick Stephens AISES

As a member of AISES and attending the Annual Leadership Summit, there is no doubt that you are on a track to be successful. The purpose of this session, Lead Yourself to Success, is aimed at helping you explore and discuss important topics that will further your success. Topics to be explored and discussed include the value of finding a mentor, managing your finances, and pursuing first jobs and internships.

Leading in the Lab and in Scientific PresentationsDr. Amber Nashoba University of Alaska Anchorage and UC Santa Barbara

Mr. Tyler RustBinghampton University

Successful leadership in the sciences requires effective communication skills. These skills are vital in the management of people and projects and for telling compelling stories about the science. In this session, presenters will provide examples of successful leadership and facilitate discussion of attendees ‘ experiences and suggestions.

Learning From Those Whom You TeachMiss Tamisha Yazzie Northwest Indian College

Adaptability, flexibility, problem-solving, intellec-tual curiosity, creativity, analytical skills, and critical thinking are skills helping students’ and profession-als’ achieve more in both the STEM world and the economic world. The goals of this is to encourage others to become a voice to be heard, seek and take responsibility, and know that one should always seek self-improvement. Nobody is perfect, no one will achieve perfection but a leader will not be afraid of the need to always seek improvement.

Morning Blessing CeremonyYes, it’s early but this is an experience you will never forget! Start your day in a reverent, meaningful and invigorating way and prepare yourself for a positive Leadership Summit experience. Join the AISES Council of Elders in welcoming and blessing a new day.


Networking EventThe networking event will allow Summit participants the opportunity to interact with students, industry professionals and AISES partners. Come engage in conversations with members of the AISES family. Let’s get comfortable, have fun, and support each other in “breaking the ice!”

Quality of Life the Native WayMiss Genevieve Bennally Mrs. LaTanya GohRaytheon

Quality engineering is a new subset of engineers being utilized to ensure fortune 500 companies are the best they can be. Quality engineering has been at the forefront for Native leaders, ensuring our people had quality in all aspects of life. This interactive presentation will display the similarities of our elders’ methods of quality engineering and how you can apply it to creating a pathway for your own leadership development.

Servant-Leadership as a JediMs. Veronica Veaux Bemidji State University

Leadership is a phenomenon that can be difficult to grasp. This presentation will help frame the essence of leadership by using servant-leadership and Star Wars as a tool for understanding. Servant-leadership is a way of life and most people are naturally inclined to be servant-leaders. Yoda, a Jedi Master, is probably one of the best representations of a true servant-leader. This session is repeated on Friday and Saturday.

Sphero Powwow Dancing I & IIMs. Monique Fredericks-DouvilleAISES

Learn the basics of block-based coding using Sphero SPRK+ and the Sphero Edu app as we code Sphero to dance to powwow music. Bright colors, fast moves, and lots of fun combined with programming and ending with the ultimate dance contest!

STEM Careers and the AISES Energy ChallengeMr. Duane Matt Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD)

This session will provide a brief overview of the AISES Energy Challenge and partnership with the Division of Energy and Mineral Development of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Duane Matt will discuss his role in the Energy Challenge, what the DEMD does, and his own career path as a geologist.

Stress Management Tricks and Tips for StudentsDr. Regina Robbins University of Nebraska at OmahaSchool can be overwhelming, at times. Come chill out in this session and learn practices that can help you find balance in the classroom and in life. In this session we will: 1) play games and practice tricks to help us focus attention and rest in awareness 2) learn how and why these practices can help manage stress and support academic success.

Success IS Based On Sacrifice!Mr. Solo Greene Nez Perce Tribe

This presentation will provide a greater awareness of the importance of the dreams, visions and calling given specifically to you. As we all know, each and every one of us has a gift, a talent and an ability. We have a calling, but a lot of times, it isn’t even identified, utilized or pursued. Dreams and visions help us identify what those gifts, talents and abilities are, who we are, and what we have been called to do. The session will provide examples and use stories of how our people have made it this far, and how we can make the most out of who we are and what we have. This presentation will give guidance, direction and let the participants know how important they are and where they fit into the bigger picture of this world, their reservation, their community or their agency, tribal nation or entity.


Tech in Media and Media in Tech: Where To Start Your Career And How To ThriveMrs. Sandra RiceThe Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF)

Do you want to work in an organization where you feel valued? Can you bring your authentic self to the workplace? Any organization will tell you that people are valuable assets. Working in media is no exception. From recruiting diverse talent to creating an environment where everyone belongs to the development of new technologies that resonate with the whole population, companies in media are looking for the next wave of diverse talent. Is that you?

The Human Knot - Inclusive Team BuildingMrs. Yvonne Bishop Chevron

How important is Integrity & Trust to a Successful Team? This session will focus on how to improve communication, dialogue and working through conflict using integrity and trust. The Session will also involve a group activity to demonstrate how successful a team can be when everyone works together.

The Tech Industry Needs You! Mr. Eli Sebastian BrumbaughDr. Tyi McCrayAirbnb

Understanding how relationships, trust, and problem-solving contribute to team-buildingMr. Alex Straley IBM

The goal of this session is to ensure participants leave with a clear understanding of how team building is directly related to the success and accomplishment of desired results for that team, and to give session participants tools and approaches for building strong teams. Understanding how trust and communication play a role in effective problem solving, and how solving problems effectively is the hallmark of a good team will be the central purpose.

Using TEK to Influence Engineering Processes and be a Better ProfessionalMr. Nathaniel Todea USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

An interactive session that engages the audience and opens discussion about dealing with conflict while achieving native professional goals and respecting your native identity. Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) helps strengthen cultural integrity and can provide perspective on being a Native Professional. This will include a background in TEK methods, typical engineering processes, and skills to help resolve issues and conflicts in order to achieve professional goals.

Weaving Toward LeadershipMs. Lynda Teller Pete Mr. Belvin PeteHozho (Harmony, Balance, Beauty) is our way of life. We do not separate the arts, culture, religion/spirituality, daily life, or our connection to the earth. It’s a unified way for us to live in balance. This session will offer a window into the use of Navajo Weaving as a tool to inspire and balance your life as you seek to build or enhance your leadership skills.

What comes next? American Indian Business Degrees and PracticesDr. Deanna Kennedy The PhD Project

The pursuit of tribal economic development along with sustained economic independence will depend on the effectiveness with which Native Americans engage in and start businesses. In this session, we will discuss the importance of networks and the value and importance of The PhD Project in business practices an academic careers.

You CAN do this! Apply for Scholarships Like A Pro!Ms. Amy Weinstein AISES

In this hour-long session, you will learn about the scholarship application process and how to submit a quality application. We will discuss the similarities between scholarship and college applications, talk about the importance of timelines, deadlines, essays, being responsive to communications, and references (for those letters of recommendations you will need). You CAN do this!


Miss Shayna BegayNavajoSystems Mechanical Engineer, Sandia National Labs

Shayna Begay is originally from Cortez, CO and grew up with a strong passion for Astronomy. She went to college at the Florida Institute of Technology where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering. Shayna has been working at Sandia National Laboratories since 2012 as a Systems Mechanical Engineer. Since 2014, she’s been a Project Team Lead and oversees a diverse team of over 30 Scientists and Engineers across the country.

Miss Genevieve BennallyNavajoSr. Quality Engineer, Raytheon

Genevieve comes from the Navajo Nation. She is towering house and born for the red streak in the water clan. Her maternal grandparents are black streak in the wood clan and her paternal grandparents are water edge clan. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona. She currently serves as an Associate Director for a non-profit in Northern Arizona.

Mrs. Yvonne BishopCherokee NationOrganizational Capability Coordinator/Horizons Process Advisor, Chevron

Yvonne Bishop has worked in the Oil & Gas Industry for 22 years, the last 10 with Chevron. She is the Chevron Recruiting Team Lead at UT Austin and the annual AISES National Conference. Her current role allows her to be a key component in recruiting top quality talent for the Professional Intern Program and Graduates seeking fulltime opportunities. These relationships help build, develop and deliver a future world class workforce.

Mr. Bill BlackBoard Member, AISES

Recently retired as Vice President and Executive Director of the Comcast Foundation, Bill oversaw more than $1.5 billion in grants, corporate contributions and in-kind support during his nine-year tenure in that role. Under his leadership, Comcast implemented new and innovative strategies for forming national, regional and local partnerships. Bill previously served Comcast and other telecommunications providers in community relations, public policy and operations positions, and has 40 years of management experience. In his role at Comcast, Bill created an unprecedented portfolio of support to Native American nonprofits. Through his personal development of grants and in-kind support, and his ongoing participation in funder relationships, Bill established very strong ties in

Indian Country and remains involved there. His past and present partners include AISES, American Indian College Fund, First Nations Development Institute, Native American Rights Fund, Notah Begay III Foundation, Americans for Indian Opportunity and many more. Bill serves on the board of the American Indian College Fund and its Finance and Investment Committee. He is an adjunct professor at Temple University and Cabrini University. Bill received an MBA and Master’s in Business Communications from Jones International University. He received a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Thomas Edison State University.

Mr. Eli Sebastian BrumbaughDesign Lead for Data UX, Airbnb

Eli Sebastian Brumbaugh is the Design Lead for Data UX (User Experience) at Airbnb in San Francisco, California. Previously he was a Senior Product Designer at Salesforce. He is a member of the Wyandotte Nation and the founder of Indigenous@ Airbnb’s Indigenous Peoples Diversity Group. He has a BFA in Design from KCAI, Beyoncé came to one of his art shows and Bill Murray saluted him once.

Dr. Grace BulltailCrow TribeBoard Member, AISES

Grace is originally from Crow country in Montana, a member of the Crow Tribe and a descendant of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Grace received a bachelor of science in civil & environmental engineering from Stanford University. She completed master’s degree programs at Montana Tech and Columbia University. Grace completed a doctoral program in the department of Biological & Environmental Engineering at in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences at Cornell University. Her dissertation research focuses on water quality impacts from natural resource development in tribal communities. Grace has worked as an engineer developing water resources infrastructure projects prior to starting her doctoral program. Grace has also served as an engineering instructor at United Tribes Technical College and continues to work as a consulting engineer. She is a recipient of the GEM Foundation Fellowship, Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership Fellowship, NSF IGERT Fellowship, and Cornell Colman Fellowship in completing her graduate studies. Grace is currently a California Alliance postdoctoral fellow in the departments of Earth System Science & Civil Engineering at Stanford University. Grace has participated in AISES programming for the past 22 years and is an AISES Sequoyah member.

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Ms. Tonya CarrollEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansDepartment Manager, Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute

Tonya Carroll earned her B.A. degree in American History minoring in Cherokee Studies and a M.A. degree in Public History from Western Carolina University. In 2011, she graduated from the Right Path Adult Leadership Program. In 2016, she became the Manager of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute. There she works with leadership programs to create a generation of selfless leaders rooted in Cherokee culture. She is currently a participant in the NC Native Leadership Institute.

Ms. Deborah ClairmontMuscogee Creek/French Canadian CreeNational American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager (NAIAN SEPM), USDA/NRCS

Clairmont has worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for 12 years as Soil Conservationist, lived, worked on the Flathead Reservation with the CSKT Tribes with all aspects of Tribal Government and Education. Is one out of five recipient of the USDA/NRCS 1994 Tribal Scholars Program in 2005. Has a Bachelor in Science degree in Environmental Science-Environmental Restoration graduated in 2007. Has been the NAIAN SEPM and manages 55 employees in US since 2014.

Dr. Twyla Baker-Demaray Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara NationChair, AISES

Dr. Baker-Demaray is an enrolled citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation and is the President of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish (Tribal) College in New Town. She is an alumnus of NHSC, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental geology and technology, a Master of Science degree in education, and a Ph.D. in teaching and learning research methodology. Prior to her appointment as president of NHSC, Dr. Baker-Demaray served as director of the National Resource Center on Native American Aging at the University of North Dakota.

Sarah EchoHawkPawneeChief Executive Officer, AISES

Sarah EchoHawk, an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, is the CEO of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). A national American Indian nonprofit organization founded in 1977, AISES’ mission is to substantially increase the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in STEM studies and careers. Previously, Ms. EchoHawk served as the Executive Vice President for First Nations Development Institute. Prior to that, she worked at the American Indian College Fund, and

as an adjunct professor of Native American Studies for nine years. She currently serves as a board member for Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Native Ways Federation, and Red Feather Development Group. Ms. EchoHawk has graduate degree in Nonprofit Management and B.A. in Political Science and Native American Studies.

Barney “BJ” Enos Gila River Indian CommunityBoard Member, AISES

BJ is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community and currently a Council 4 Representative. His roots in AISES go back to 1994 when he was a sophomore at Coolidge High School, Coolidge, Arizona. More recently he led support within Gila River for sponsorship of the 2017 AISES Leadership Summit at the Gila River River Wild Horse Pass Hotel. With a background and undergraduate degree in public health and an advanced degree in public administration, BJ well understands the important role AISES plays in supporting the development of skills and capabilities in STEM that will allow Native Americans to learn, grow and serve their people.

Ms. Amber FinleyMandan, Hidatsa, Arikara NationBoard Member, AISES

Amber is the Director of Research and Development and Science Faculty at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. Amber Finley is an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation, she is also Spirit Lake Dakota and Standing Rock Lakota from her maternal grandmother. Amber graduated from Fort Berthold Community College in 2001 with two Associate degrees; one in Science and the other in Liberal Arts. Amber then transferred to the University of North Dakota and graduated in 2006 with a Baccalaureate of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Amber went on to earn her Master of Science in Environmental Management in 2008 from the University of San Francisco. Amber returned to Grand Forks in 2008 and along with some other members of the Native American community, explored avenues for cultural awareness, development, and expression. In 2010 the group formally organized Northstar Council, a state-recognized non-profit with the express mission of empowering indigenous people through research, education, and outreach. Northstar’s vision is to create a Native American Cultural Center that serves the Greater Grand Forks Area. Current work has focused on developing cultural awareness through classes and workshops, offering traditional spiritual service (i.e. sweatlodge, smudging, ceremony), teaching traditional arts and crafts, integrating traditional knowledge into the Grand Forks Public School system, offering mentoring and leadership training to young Native Americans, and producing quality cultural events for the community. Amber serves as the Executive Director of Northstar Council.


Dr. Casey FoxThree Affiliated Tribes - ArikaraC-17 Recovery and Modifications Lead, The Boeing Company

Dr. Casey Fox is a Three Affiliated Tribes Arikara from the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation located in North Dakota. After graduating high school, he served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps as an F/A-18 Avionics Technician / Quality Maintenance Inspector. Dr. Fox accumulated over 22 years of leadership experience on Commercial and Military Aircraft Programs at the Boeing Company and is also serving as Southern California Indian Center’s Board of Directors President.

Ms. Suzanne FraziorCherokeeUSDA/NRCS Program Assistant (Farm Bill), CA AIAN SEPM, USDA/NRCS

Frazior worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for the past 3.5 years as a Program Assistant (Farm Bill) helping customers in Northern California. Her background in Business Management, Humanities and Anthropology along with owning, operating a Pheasant Operation and Hunt Club. Currently, Frazior is finishing her degree in Natural Resources/Forestry.

Ms. Sherrill GSt. Regis Akwesasne Mohawk TribeDeputy Chief Data Officer, Central Intelligence Agency

Ms. G has served in CIA for over 15 years and is currently serving in an executive management role as the Deputy Chief Data Officer. Ms. G also represents the CIA at the White House Council on Native American Affairs. She is a senior champion for the Native American employee resource group at the Agency where she mentors junior officers, participates in outreach and recruiting, and represents Native American Interests.

Mrs. LaTanya GohNavajoMechanical Engineer, Raytheon

Latanya Goh is a Navajo from Flagstaff, Arizona. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with her Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. Solo GreeneNez Perce (NiMiiPuu)Education Specialist, Nez Perce Tribe

This is Solo Greene. He is NiMiiPuu or an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Nation. He has a Graduate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Lewis-Clark State College. He is an Education Specialist for the Nez

Perce Tribe and has worked in the education field for over twenty (20) years. He travels throughout the United States and shares his knowledge, wisdom and experiences.

Ms. Kristina J. Halona NavajoBoard Member, AISES

Kristina is originally from Sawmill, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. She is of the Black Streak Wood People Clan born for the Folded Arms People Clan. The Bitter Water Clan is her maternal grandfather’s clan and the Salt Clan is her paternal grandfather’s clan. Kristina is an Aerospace Engineer where her role is the Vehicle Delivery Deputy Lead on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Interceptor Program at Orbital ATK in Chandler, AZ. She received a B.S.E degree in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University and a M.S.E degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University. She has been an AISES member since I was in middle school competing in AISES science fairs, which led to AISES scholarships, internships, and leadership opportunities like serving as the AISES National Student Representative. As a professional and a Sequoyah Fellow she has been part of the AISES Professional Chapters in the Bay Area, Tucson, and Phoenix and is currently the Phoenix Professional Chapter Vice President.

Dr. John HerringtonChickasaw NationBoard Member, AISES

John is a retired Naval Aviator, test pilot, and astronaut. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, a Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the US Naval Postgraduate School, and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Education from the University of Idaho. He is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma and considered the first tribally enrolled Native American to fly in space. As a NASA Astronaut, he was assigned as a Mission Specialist on STS-113, which was the 11th American assembly mission to the International Space Station. He spent over 330 hours in space and conducted three spacewalks, totaling nearly 20 hours. He has been a member of AISES since 1997 and a Sequoyah Fellow. He served as a AISES board member from 1998 to 2000, and has supported AISES by appearing in both print and multimedia productions to increase public awareness and support of the organization. He believes it is imperative for Native American professionals in the STEM fields to act as mentors and role models for the generations to follow.


Ms. Savannah HicksEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansBSN, RN, Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute

Savannah Hicks earned her BSN degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2016. She is currently a registered nurse at Harris Regional Hospital in the labor and delivery unit. As an alumna of the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program she has returned to mentor the future leaders of the tribe. She is a 2016 alumna of the Remember the Removal Bike Ride retracing the footsteps of the Cherokee ancestors biking 985 miles from Georgia to Oklahoma.

Mr. Chris HowellPawnee NationDirector of Tribal Relations, BNSF Railroad Company

Chris Howell is the Director of Tribal Relations for BNSF Railway. Chris’s work includes extensive tribal outreach activities to enhance long-term working relationships with tribal nations where BNSF Track and facilities are located. Prior to BNSF Chris served as the Tribal Liaison for Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and was also a Kansas Supreme Court Mediator from 2011-2014 in Core and Civil Mediation. Chris commutes between his offices in Fort Worth, TX and Kansas City.

Mrs. Alicia JacobsEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansBoard Member, AISES

Alicia is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Western Carolina University with a concentration in Native American Health and is currently working on her Master of Public Affairs degree. She is passionate about building self-reliance in native youth to build stronger native communities. Experience includes advocating for Native youth on Capitol Hill, certified as a Native Life Skills Trainer, Qualla Education Collaborative member, and first recipient of the AISES Tribal Partner Service Award. Her experience with AISES began eight years ago as her students began attending annual AISES events thus leading her to become a Sequoyah Fellow. Her passion to increase Native people in STEM is driven by her commitment to effective communication, collaboration, and community. Increasing the workforce development for the enrolled members in Cherokee, NC has been one of her most rewarding achievements thus far. Her passion for empowering youth goes beyond today as she continues to strive towards making a generational impact of strong leaders for this region and across Indian country. Advancing Native’s in STEM, empowering youth and commitment to collaboration are assets that Alicia will bring as a member of the Board of Directors and the future of the AISES organization.

Ms. Teresa JohnsonOrganization Management and Leader, Department of Defense, Department of Defense

Ms. Johnson, 35-year Department of Defense Agency employee has 25 years of management and leadership, currently serves as Senior Advocated, American Indian Native American Employee Resource Group at her Agency. As an Agency leader for Leadership and Workforce Development Programs, she was instrumental in advocating benchmark mentoring programs and initiatives that now serve as best practices across the Agency. She also developed the Agency’s Internal Executive Coaching Program that serves leaders across a worldwide enterprise.

Mr. Martin KeenIBM Master Inventor, IBM

Martin Keen is an IBM Master Inventor with 50 issued patents. He is appointed to the IBM Academy of Technology Leadership Team and is a Certified Technical Specialist at the Expert level. Martin works with subject matter experts to create externally published technical content in the form of books, papers, videos, blogs, and social content.

Dr. Deanna KennedyCherokeeDirector, Advancement, The PhD Project

Dr. Deanna Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at the University of Washington Bothell. She teaches classes in operations and project management as well as quantitative methods and business statistics. In 2009, Dr. Kennedy received her Ph.D. in Management Science from the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research has been published in the Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, Decision Sciences and Production Planning and Control.

Dr. Adrienne LaverdureTurtle Mountain Band of ChippewaBoard Member, AISES

Dr. Laverdure is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota. She is a board-certified Family practice physician at the Peter Christensen Health Center for the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Wisconsin, serving that community for almost 20 years. Dr. Laverdure graduated from the Indians into Medicine program at the University of North Dakota in the late 80’s, where she was an AISES member in the college chapter. Dr. Laverdure has helped raise two boys that are both in the medical field, one a doctor in Tuba City, Arizona and the other a psychologist working for the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate in South Dakota. Her daughter is currently going to school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where Dr. Laverdure volunteers at the Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHIP) program,


mentoring and supporting Native STEM students interested in health professions. Last year at the AISES conference in Minneapolis, Dr. Laverdure became a Sequoyah fellow and renewed her commitment to give back and promote health careers and professions in our younger generation. Dr. Laverdure hopes to contribute a perspective of a practicing family physician to the AISES Board of Directors.

Mr. Michael LaverdureTurtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Treasurer, AISES

Mike Laverdure. Migisi Migwan (Eagle Feather), Makwa Doodem (Bear Clan), is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, located in North Dakota. He is a registered architect and a Sequoyah member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Mike attended North Dakota State University’s College of Architecture, graduating in 1996. He is currently a partner at DSGW Architects and President of a Native American owned planning firm, the First American Design Studio. He has been a member of AISES since his junior year at Turtle Mountain Community High School and has served on the leadership council for the Region 5 professional chapter, NSAAP since its inception in 2010. Mike also serves on the board for the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce and is the President-elect for the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers. Mike is a past award winner of the AISES Executive of the Year and has made it a mission in his life to promote Architecture and Engineering as valid and vital STEM careers for our Tribal Youth. His mother, Betty Laverdure, instilled in him that giving back to our Tribal Nations should be at the core of what we do on a daily basis, and Mike has found that designing great places is a great way to accomplish that goal.

Mr. John LewisGila River Indian CommunityChairman, Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA)

John Lewis has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Gila River Utility Authority (GRICUA) since 2009. GRICUA provides electric service to the Gila Rive Indian Community in Arizona. Mr. Lewis also serves on the board of directors for Gila River Telecommunications Inc. (GRTI) and has done so since 2012. In addition to his involvement with Gila River, Mr. Lewis is the Executive Director of Tribal Client Development for Avant Energy.

Mr. Duane MattConfederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes/Northern CheyenneGeologist, DEMD

Duane Matt is a member of the Confederated Salish Kootenai and Pend D’Oreille tribes located on the Flathead Indian reservation located in Montana. Mr. Matt currently

works as a Geologist with the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD) in Lakewood, Colo. DEMD is part of the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED). He holds a Master’s Degree in Geology and a Bachelor’s Degree in both Geology and English Education.

Ms. Tara McCoyEastern Band of Cherokee IndiansRight Path Leadership Specialist, Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute

Tara McCoy earned a B.S. Degree in Sports Medicine from Guilford College. Over her career she has served the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as a coach and mentor. In 2017, she became the Right Path Leadership Specialist and works to help increase Cherokee cultural identity and leadership skills through core values and cultural preservation. Tara is a Right Path Adult Leadership Program and Remember the Removal Bike Ride alumna, and an avid Cherokee potter.

Dr. Tyi McCrayDiversity Strategy Lead, Airbnb

Tyi McCray, PhD currently serves as Diversity Strategy Lead for Airbnb and prior to that she served as a D&I consultant for the private sector. Tyi has helped organizations in a range of industries develop tailored diversity strategies and engaging workshops (working with companies such as Twitter, The New York Times, Airbnb, Pinterest, and GoPro). Prior to joining the private sector, Tyi completed an 11-year tenure at Cornell University including serving as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. Tyi has worked in Germany, across South America, and in South Africa and is certified by the Coaches Training Institute. Outside of her day job Tyi is an active member of the black feminist book club and textile enthusiast.

Mr. Don MotanicUmatilla/Coeur d’ AleneTechnical Specialist, Intertribal Timber Council

Don Motanic is an enrolled Umatilla Tribal member and earned his degree in forest engineering from the University of Washington in 1978. He lived and worked as a forest manager with the BIA for 34 years on various reservations and continues to work with the Intertribal Timber Council as a technical specialist. He’s been a member of the AISES since 1981 and past President with the non-profit Wisdom of the Elder’s.

Dr. Amber NashobaChoctawPostdoctoral Researcher, University of Alaska Anchorage and UC Santa Barbara

Dr. Amber Nashoba, Choctaw is interested in the application of evolutionary theory to understand and


address environmental change. Her dissertation studied adaptation, natural selection, and the response to selection of a native prairie legume (Chamaecrista fasciculata); this included the first empirical application of Fisher’s Fundamental Theorem of Natural Selection. Postdoctoral projects include drought and salinity associated genes in marsh grass (Spartina alterniflora) and standing genetic variation in three-spine stickleback minnows (Gasterosteus aculeatus).

Ms. Lynda Teller PeteNavajoTapestry Weaver

Lynda is a renowned Navajo Tapestry Weaver. For over seven generations, her family has produced award-winning rugs in the traditional Two Grey Hills regional style. Along with her weaving, Lynda is collaborating with museums, schools, guilds and other art venues to educate the public about the history and the preservation of Navajo weaving traditions. Lynda has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in Public Programs from Arizona State University.

Mr. Belvin PeteNavajoRenewable Energy Developer

Belvin Pete, Navajo-BS in Mechanical Engineer from New Mexico State University. Belvin is a Renewable Energy Developer for a small company. He has conducted energy feasibility studies for over 23 tribal clients under DOE and DOI grant programs. As director of Capital Construction for the American Indian College Fund, he was responsible for providing construction management oversight for over 83 construction projects on Tribal Colleges. He was one of the founding members of the Colorado Professional AISES Chapter.

Mr. Brandon PolingyumptewaHopi TribeMaterials Management Specialist, The Boeing Company

Brandon is a firm believer in community connectedness and volunteers most of his free time to both learning from and passing his knowledge of technology and life experiences to the next generation of all nations and ethnicities. Brandon has strong ties in the Native Community - Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, Mesa Public Schools Native American Education Program, Morning Star Leaders Youth Council, and Junior ACE Program of Scottsdale Community College.

Mrs. Sandra RiceSenior Vice President, National Recruitment & Leadership Development, The Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF)

For nearly two decades, Sandra Rice has helped develop the careers of hundreds of college students of color by placing them in internships that help build strong resumes.

In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors of several nonprofits including Union County College Foundation in New Jersey. Prior to joining EBF, Sandra had a successful media career of over 15 years in a variety of roles at ABC ranging from distribution to marketing.

Dr. Regina RobbinsCherokee Nation of OklahomaAssistant Professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Regina Emily Robbins is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and serves as an Assistant Professor of Native American Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her primary areas of specialization are Medical Humanities, Preventive and Societal Medicine, and Native North American Issues with emphasis in public health and wellness, education and the arts.

Ms. Michelle RullanSr. Systems Engineer, Raytheon

Michelle Rullan is a Sr. Systems Engineer, team lead and Raytheon American Indian Network Region West Vice President. She graduated at the University of Southern California where is earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. At USC she was a flutist with the Trojan Marching Band and the SWE Student Chapter President. Previous engineering experience includes internships at Intel, Boeing and PanAmSat. Michelle also teaches at East Los Angeles College.

Mr. Tyler RustOglala LakotaGraduate Student, Binghampton University

Tyler Rust is a Master’s student at Binghamton University (State University of New York). A member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, Tyler grew up in southwestern South Dakota and earned his BS in geology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Tyler’s interests and experience revolve around geoscience as it relates to the human and environmental health on tribal lands. Tyler plans to earn a PhD and become a professor.

Ms. Barbara ScheppIBM Remote Technical Support Manager, IBM Corporation

Barbara Schepp has been with IBM for 30 years in various roles. Presently she is with IBM as a first line remote technical support manager in Rochester, MN. In this position she leads a team of technical support personnel across multiple countries. She is also an Agile champion for her team within IBM and part of IBM’s Native American Diversity community.


Mr. Rick StephensPala Band of Mission IndiansAISES Board Member and AISES Publishing Board Chair

Rick Stephens retired from The Boeing Company in April 2013 after a 33 year career where for the last 8 years of his career he was the company Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Administration, reporting to the Chairman, President, and CEO of the company. During his career he lead large complex businesses including Tactical Missiles, Space Shuttle and Homeland Security. He lead businesses in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington DC and Australia and has done business in many international locations. He supported three US cabinet secretaries, served on the US President’s Council for Tribal Colleges, has testified before Congress on education and future workforce, and has given many presentations to organizations such as APGGCU, AAU, NAE, AIA, Aviation Week, ASEE, Decade of the Mind, and at a number of colleges and universities around the country and overseas. He has published numerous articles including in the National Academy of Engineering Bridge, and Science Magazine, and he and Elane V Scott wrote and published, “The System: Igniting the Soul of Commerce”. On retirement, Rick made a conscious decision to serve only on non-profit boards, serve the community and support his wife’s organization, Birth2work. The boards he serves on today are the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, and Digital Promise. Stephens received his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in 1974 from the University of Southern California, where he was the Boeing executive focal, and his Master of Science degree in computer science in 1984 from California State University, Fullerton. He is a former Marine Corps Officer. Stephens is an enrolled member of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and served as tribal chairman from 1988 to 1989. The Pala Band of Mission Indians have a reservation of over 12,000 acres in North San Diego County, California. Rick and his wife Elane, between them, have 6 children and 11 grandchildren and well understand the important role that parents and community members have in setting expectations of personal accountability and values from the time children are born until they enter the workforce. Today they work together as partners in the not-for-profit organization Birth2Work.

Mr. Alex StraleyLeadership Development Consultant, IBM

Alex joined IBM as a leadership development consultant after completing his MBA and MSIS at Boston University. He is passionate about the role that leadership and engagement play in life satisfaction and the ripple effect these things can have on improving the world. Alex is an IBM certified professional coach and teaches dance lessons to his coworkers every few weeks to get them out of their comfort zone and help boost their creativity and happiness.

Mr. Shaun TsabetsayeZuni PuebloBoard Member, AISES

Shaun is a member of the Hopi Tribe. Since 1998, Shaun has been a servant leader of AISES. He has returned the gift of being sponsored by supporting numerous peers as a student and professional to help them become inspired members of AISES. From 2006 for a decade, he led as member and chair of the Intel Native American Network to operate similar to an AISES professional chapter growing the initiative to receive the highest corporate-level support. This instrumental work led Intel to incrementally increase AISES sponsorship year-over-year and now earns a spot yearly on the “Top 50 Employers for Native Americans in STEM” since 2013. From 2013 onward, he served on the AISES Corporate Advisory Council which allows him to continue to aid the growth of the Native STEM workforce. He has supported AISES in outreach efforts to develop and maintain community relationships across Indian Country which is essential for growth.

Mr. William TigerMiccosukeePlant Manager, General Motors

William is the Plant Manager at the General Motors Lockport NY plant. Originally from Florida, he has worked in Michigan, Canada, Maryland, and New York. An AISES Sequoyah member, on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Niagara, and founding member of the GM Native American Cultural Network, he has a BME/EE from Kettering University, and an MSE from RPI.

Mr. Nathaniel TodeaDinéUtah USDA NRCS State Hydraulic Engineer, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nathaniel Todea holds a BA in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College and a MS Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico. As the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Hydraulic Engineer for Utah he works on stream restoration, fire hydrology, sedimentation, and dams. His background includes a business in GIS Technology and work as an archaeologist for the Navajo Nation. He was awarded the 2008 AISES Most Promising Engineer Award.

Ms. Veronica VeauxLeech Lake Band of OjibweAssistant Professor of Business Administration, Bemidji State University

Veronica Veaux is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Co-Director of Leadership Studies at Bemidji State University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship from Gonzaga University, where is


currently studying in the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies. Veronica is a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and resides near Bemidji with her husband and five children, Charity, Dakota, Matoskah, Angelina, and Sophia.

Mrs. Pearl Walker-SwaneyStanding Rock Sioux TribeINBRE Project Manager, North Dakota State University

Pearl, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is the INBRE Project Manager at North Dakota State University. Her role is to encourage North Dakota tribal college students to explore research as a career path. She has a passion for connecting students with opportunities that will enhance their educational experience. Pearl is also a birth doula and certified lactation counselor and uses these skills to support students in STEM.

Ms. Amy WeinsteinChief Operating Officer, AISES

Amy Weinstein is AISES’ Chief Operating Officer and in this role, she oversees scholarships and internships. Prior to coming to AISES, Ms. Weinstein was the Executive Director of the National Scholarship Providers Association where she worked with over 450 colleges, universities, non-profits, and foundations that give scholarships for higher education. From this work, she learned what scholarship providers looked for in student’s applications. Amy is passionate about supporting students to achieve their academic goals.

Matika WilburSwinomish and TulalipProject 562

Matika Wilbur is one of the nation’s leading photographers, based in the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA from Brooks Institute of Photography where she double majored in Advertising and Digital Imaging. Her most recent endeavor, Project 562, has brought Matika to over 400 tribal nations dispersed throughout 45 U.S. states where she has taken thousands of portraits, and collected hundreds of contemporary narratives from the breadth of Indian Country all in the pursuit of one goal: To Change The Way We See Native America. As a former educator, she realized that the representation of Native peoples in media and in learning materials as a “leathered and feathered” dying peoples deeply affected the identity and perceived potential of her students. Thus began Project 562, the mission of which is to photograph and collect stories of Native Americans from each federally-recognized tribe in the United States. Through her lens, we are able to see the vibrancy and diversity of Indian Country and in seeing we challenge stereotypical representations and begin shifting consciousness about contemporary Native America.


Mr. Beau WilliamsCherokeeIT Manager, Change & Release Management Group, The Boeing Company

Beau started working for The Boeing Company in 1997. He has held various positions in The Boeing Company’s IT operations environment, most recently as manager of the Change & Release Management group where he is responsible for changes being released into production environments. As a volunteer, Beau actively supports diversity initiatives that are primarily focused in the Native American and the LGBT communities, most recently supporting Northwest Indian College.

Miss Tamisha YazzieNavajo NationStudent, Northwest Indian College

Tamisha Yazzie is a strong-willed 23 year old Navajo from Holbrook, Arizona who is currently a junior attending Northwest Indian College in the state of Washington. She is a student athlete who aspires to be a role model and a native environmental scientist who plans to help both the environment and communities. When she is not in class or at basketball practice, she likes to use her time studying, reading, or enjoying outdoor activities.


Honor the Past. Be the Future.

AISES 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 4-6, 2018COX CONVENTION CENTER

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SAVE THE DATE

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is excited to announce registration will open in March for the 2018 AISES National Conference.

The 3-day event will take place October 4 - 6 in Oklahoma City, OK. Participants will have access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, networking and cultural activities and ceremonies.

Over 2,000 graduate, undergraduate, and pre-college (high school junior and seniors) students, educators, workforce professionals, corporate and government partners, tribes and all members of the “AISES family” make this event one-of-a-kind.

• STEM Activity Day*• The Largest American Indian

College and Career Fair• Industry Partner and

University Tours• Meetings, Gatherings

& Caucuses• Great Keynote Speakers

• Native Links Golf Classic*• Research Competitions• Pre-College, College,

Professional, STEM & Business, Research and Educator Session Tracks

• Traditional Native Powwow and Native Artisan Marketplace

www.conference.aises.org #AISESNC4263 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste 200 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109AISES 505.765.1052

F 505.765.5608

Pre-Conference* and Conference Highlights


Honor the Past. Be the Future.

AISES 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 4-6, 2018COX CONVENTION CENTER

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SAVE THE DATE

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is excited to announce registration will open in March for the 2018 AISES National Conference.

The 3-day event will take place October 4 - 6 in Oklahoma City, OK. Participants will have access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, networking and cultural activities and ceremonies.

Over 2,000 graduate, undergraduate, and pre-college (high school junior and seniors) students, educators, workforce professionals, corporate and government partners, tribes and all members of the “AISES family” make this event one-of-a-kind.

• STEM Activity Day*• The Largest American Indian

College and Career Fair• Industry Partner and

University Tours• Meetings, Gatherings

& Caucuses• Great Keynote Speakers

• Native Links Golf Classic*• Research Competitions• Pre-College, College,

Professional, STEM & Business, Research and Educator Session Tracks

• Traditional Native Powwow and Native Artisan Marketplace

www.conference.aises.org #AISESNC4263 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste 200 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109AISES 505.765.1052

F 505.765.5608

Pre-Conference* and Conference Highlights

AISES Board of DirectorsDr. Twyla Baker-Demaray (Three Affiliated Tribes)ChairTerm: Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2018

Richard Stephens (Pala Band of Mission Indians)Vice-ChairTerm: Nov. 2016 - Nov. 2019

Michael Laverdure (Turtle Mt. Chippewa)TreasurerTerm: Nov. 2016 - Nov.2019

Amber Finley (Three Affiliated Tribes)SecretaryTerm: Nov. 2015 – Nov. 2018

Dr. John B. Herrington (Chickasaw)Term: Nov. 2016 - Nov. 2019

Bill BlackTerm: Nov. 2016 - Nov.2019

Dr. Grace Bulltail (Crow, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Kristina Halona (Navajo)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Shaun Tsabetsaye (Zuni Pueblo)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Dr. Adrienne Laverdure (Turtle Mt. Band of Chippewa)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Barney “B.J.” Enos (Gila River Indian Community)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Alicia Jacobs (Cherokee)Term Nov. 2017- Nov. 2020

Advisory Council ChairsAcademic Advisory Council (AAC) ChairDr. Mary Jo Ondrechen (Mohawk), Northeastern University

Canadian Indigenous Advisory Council (CIAC) ChairJamie RicciMatt Dunn (Dene, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation), University of Saskatchewan

Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) C0-ChairsChuck Ross (Choctaw), RaytheonLaurence Brown (Navajo), Sandia National Labs

Government Relations Council (GRC) Co-ChairsMarcellus Proctor (Piscataway-Conoy), National Aeronautics and Space Administration James Daugomah (Kiowa), National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNoller Herbert (Navajo), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Amanda James (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe), Bureau of Land Management

Professional Chapter Council (PCC) ChairJoe Connolly (Haudenosaunee of the Onondaga Nation), National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tribal Nations Advisory Council (TNAC) Co-ChairsAlicia Ortega (Pojoaque Pueblo), All Pueblo Council of GovernorsGary Santos (Tule River), Tule River Indian Tribe of California Maria Dadgar (Piscataway Tribe of Accokeek), Inter Tribal Council of ArizonaMark Harding (Mashpee Wampanoag) Next7


2017-2018 AISES Student RepresentativesSenior National Student Representative: Hannah Balderas (Three Affiliated Tribes, Santee Sioux and Little Shell Ojibwa), University of North DakotaJunior National Student Representative: Steven Just (Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe), University of Minnesota

Region 1: Cody Kapotak (Portage Creek Village), University of Alaska, AnchorageRegion 2: Ely Boone (Karuk), Humboldt State UniversityRegion 3: Chris Greenstone (Navajo), Northern Arizona UniversityRegion 4: Madison McMillen (Cherokee), University of Arkansas

Region 5: Emily Falcon (Turtle Mountain Chippewa), University of North DakotaRegion 6: Bailee Hopkins Hensley (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Cornell UniversityRegion 7: Kayla Johnson (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), University of Mississippi

AISES Council of EldersDr. Henrietta Mann (Southern Cheyenne)Phil Lane Jr. (Yankton Dakota and Chickasaw)Stan Lucero (Laguna)Cecelia Lucero (Acoma Pueblo)Faith Spotted Eagle (Ihanktonwan Band of the Dakota/Nakota/Lakota Nation of South Dakota)

Dr. Bret R. Benally Thompson (White Earth Ojibwe)Antoinelle Benally Thompson (Navajo)Dr. James May (United Keetowah Band)Steve Darden (Navajo/Cheyenne/Swedish)Rose Darden (Ute)Norbert Hill, Jr. (Oneida)

AISES StaffSarah EchoHawk (Pawnee)Chief Executive Officer

Amy WeinsteinChief Operating Officer

Bill McIntyreChief Finance Officer

Ruben Hernandez (Rosebud Sioux)Chief Technology Officer

Katherine CristianoDirector of Special Events

Kathy DeerInWater, PhD (Cherokee)Director of Special Projects and Research

Kellie Jewett-Fernandez (Cheyenne River Sioux)Director of Business and Program Development

Lisa Paz (Pawnee/Comanche)Director of Membership and Individual Giving

Montoya Whiteman (Cheyenne and Arapaho)Director of Marketing and Communications

Monique Fredericks-Douville (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)Senior Curriculum Development and Implementation Officer

Emerald Craig (Navajo)Marketing and Communications Officer

Angelika Silva Accounting and Human Resources Officer

Shayna Gutierrez (Oglala Lakota)Tribal and Business Development Manager

Brianna HallProgram Manager

Candace McDonoughNational Sales Director

Vicki GishAccounting and Office Manager

Debbie DerryberryExecutive Assistant

Monique Tulley-Bahe (Navajo)Administrative Coordinator

Cody VermillionIT Assistant

API/Winds of ChangeKaren EnglishLead Editor

Amy NorcrossManaging Editor

Kristen GoodfriendArt Director


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