The NAFOA Leadership Awards recognize excellence in Tribal economic advancement. At the 43rd Annual Conference, NAFOA honors:
Julio Martinez, CEO of Mno-Bmadsen; Gonzaga University,
NAFOA mourns the loss of Daniel “Danny” James Tucker, who served as Chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Chairman Tucker passed away
Washington, D.C.— NAFOA (founded as the Native American Finance Officers Association) is deeply saddened by the passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr., longtime Chairman of the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 23, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTBettina GonzalezDirector of Communicationsbettina@nafoa.org PORTLAND, OR— The NAFOA Lifetime Achievement Awards represent the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
Ten outstanding Native American professionals are joining the seventh Leadership Summit cohort at the 2025 NAFOA Finance and Tribal Economies Conference. The 2025 class brings