| Comedian Gigi Modrich Returns to Emcee #NAFOA2025 Watch Beads, Beignets, & Budgets at #NAFOA2025! with Gigi Modrich! NAFOA is excited to welcome back Gigi Modrich as the emcee for the 43rd Annual Conference in New Orleans! Gigi Modrich (Jicarilla Apache) is an LA based comedian and comedy writer originally from New Mexico. Beginning her comedy career in Washington, DC, she has performed in festivals and comedy clubs across the country, including Sketchfest, the DC Improv, and the Comedy Store. In 2018, She was a part of the First Nations Comedy Experience, created for FNX. From 2022-2023, she was a contributor to The Onion. She’s sarcastically optimistic and tells jokes that are stimulating enough to provoke thought but won’t prompt a hate crime. View the Agenda NAFOA Board of Directors Elections NAFOA will hold elections for the positions of First Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer at the 43rd Annual Conference. Nominations will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025. If you are interested in running for a position, please read and complete the Board Election Guidelines and Nomination Form. Board Members are volunteers, who have experience and understanding of tribal finance or economic development. Board Members must be members of a recognized tribe, and serve staggered two-year terms. Candidates will be able to address conference attendees during the General Session on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.Voting will take place in the registration area between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Everyone registered and present at NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference is entitled to cast an individual vote. The results will be announced at the end of lunch on Tuesday. Let’s Get Social!  Use our Social Media Toolkit to spread the word about your participation and celebrate being part of the NAFOA community! With these resources and samples, you can start connecting with speakers, attendees, Tribal leaders, and the rest of our community before heading to the Conference. Download and save the images below to share on social media or embed them on your website, blog, or email campaign.Use the Social Media Kit |
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