Nation Building Conference

 DAUCEY BREWINGTON is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Mr. Brewington started his own business in 1988 and since that time has worked directly with Native…

Rudy Soto State Director for Idaho Born and raised in Nampa, Idaho, is a member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation and the son of a…

Paige is a driven and passionate leader that strives for growth within her community. Paige is head of Idaho Connect Events & Marketing Specialist. One of Paige’s greatest achievements thus…

Buck Jones an enrolled Cayuse member one of the bands of Confederated Tribes of The Umatilla Indian Reservation. (CTUIR) Education includes College of Southern Idaho in general studies. Scottsdale Community…

Daniel Spaulding is an enrolled member of the Nimiipuu Nation. He was born and raised in Lapwai, Idaho on the Nez Perce Reservation. Daniel’s background is in Radio Broadcasting and…

Steve Peterson, Clinical Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Idaho, is a Regional Economist and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Idaho, where he has been…

Dave Tovey (Umatilla) is the Executive Director of the Umatilla Tribes’ Nixyáawii Community Financial Services, a Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).  He is also the former executive director for…

Chantel Greene is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of, Xexus Greene Energy LLC. 100% Native American and Woman owned newly established consulting company. She served a three (3) year…

Casey Pearlman (Inupiaq descendant) is the Business Development Specialist for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation. She has a decade of experience in Portland, Oregon’s startup scene…

Mark is the Sustainable Agricultural Coordinator for North Olympic Development Council (NODC).  He works with farmers in Clallam and Jefferson counties helping them overcome hurdles to growth.  Additionally, Mark manages…