ABOUT NAFOA

Through its work in growing tribal economies and strengthening tribal finance NAFOA supports the advancement of independent and culturally vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities. NAFOA launched over three decades ago as the Native American Finance Officers Association to highlight the role of tribal finance in fostering economic opportunities. Since that time, NAFOA has grown along with tribal economies.

Today NAFOA advocates sound economic and fiscal policy, develops innovative training programs in financial management, builds the financial and economic skills of the next generation, and convenes tribal leadership, experienced professionals, and economic partners to meet the challenges of economic growth and change.

President: Cristina Danforth, Oneida Nation
1st Vice President: VaRene Martin, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Mvskoke (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma
2nd Vice President: Christina L. Jimerson, Seneca Nation of Indians
Secretary: Melanie Benjamin, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Treasurer: Hattie Mitchell, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

	Dante Desiderio Executive Director P : (202) 631-2003 E : dante@nafoa.org
	Ellie Beckett Project Coordinator P : E : ellie@nafoa.org
	Cody Harjo Education Coordinator P : 202-407-2368 E : cody@nafoa.org
	Missy Dunne Hurley, CMP Events and Project Manager P : 202-579-3372 E : missy@nafoa.org
	Christina Morbelli Program Manager P : 602-466-8697 E : christina@nafoa.org
	Jennifer Parisien Financial Management Policy Specialist P : 202-558-8040 E : jennifer@nafoa.org
	Michelle Taunton, CMP, CMM Director of Conference Planning and Corporate Partnerships P : 202-853-0405 E : michelle@nafoa.org
	Ryan Ward Economic Development Policy Specialist P : 202-594-6593 E : ryan@nafoa.org