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,

Washington, DC—The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) has donated an unprecedented $150,000 to NAFOA, supporting its mission of fostering tribal economic growth and leadership development.

This year, we proudly recognize the outstanding achievements of educator Dr. Henrietta Mann (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes) and Pechanga Band of Indians Chairman Mark Macarro.

Following a rigorous search, NAFOA, founded as the Native American Finance Officers Association, has named Cory M. Blankenship (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) as its

WASHINGTON, DC–NAFOA, founded as the Native American Finance Officers Association, has elected Chairman Rodney Butler of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as the new President