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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors brings together trusted individuals to help guide our work with clarity and accountability. They understand the responsibility that comes with building digital infrastructure on Tribal land, under Tribal authority, and are committed to ensuring decisions are made with care and intention. This is not a passive role. Members remain engaged, offering perspective and oversight that supports thoughtful progress and disciplined execution.

Each member brings experience and expertise that stands up in conversations with Tribal leadership, partners, and advisors, while staying focused on what matters most: creating real, measurable value; protecting Tribal ownership, control, and sovereignty; and supporting long-term, legacy-building outcomes for Tribal communities.
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Joe Valandra
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Chairman of the Board
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Lael Echo-Hawk 
Pawnee Nation
Principal
MThirtySix, Inc.

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Wizipan Little Elk Garriott
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
President
NDN Collective
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Wendy Helgemo
Ho-Chunk Nation
Attorney
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Pilar Thomas
Pasqua Yaqui
Retired Indian Energy Attorney
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Jim Trumbly
Osage Nation
Vice President - Project Delivery
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Tom Valandra
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Vice President
Tribal Business Development
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  • Digital Sovereignty
  • Capabilities
  • About
    • Living Our Values
    • Meet Our Team
    • Board of Directors
  • Library
    • Insights & Perspectives
    • Tribal Leader Briefs™
    • People Behind The Project
    • Where We're Engaging
    • Media & Coverage
  • Request Private Briefing →