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
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Dante DesiderioExecutive DirectorP : (202) 631-2003E : dante@nafoa.org |
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Ellie BeckettProject CoordinatorP :E : ellie@nafoa.org |
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Cody HarjoEducation CoordinatorP : 202-407-2368E : cody@nafoa.org |
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Missy Dunne Hurley, CMPEvents and Project ManagerP : 202-579-3372E : missy@nafoa.org |
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Christina MorbelliProgram ManagerP : 602-466-8697E : christina@nafoa.org |
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Jennifer ParisienFinancial Management Policy SpecialistP : 202-558-8040E : jennifer@nafoa.org |
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Michelle Taunton, CMP, CMMDirector of Conference Planning and Corporate PartnershipsP : 202-853-0405E : michelle@nafoa.org |