Experience

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic

  • Colville Tribal College Faculty, The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Nespelem, WA, 2013-2014
    • Teaching courses in: Teaching Native American literature, Native American science, philosophy, psychology, humanities, business, and computer literacy.
  • Spokane Tribal College Faculty, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Wellpinit, WA, 2013-2014
    • Teaching courses in: Cross cultural psychology, and humanities.
  • Inchelium School District #70 Substitute K-12 teacher, presenter, & consultant, Inchelium, WA, September 2008-present
  • Eastern Washington University, Guest Lecturer, Cheney, WA, 2007 to 2009
    • Lectured to communication classes on leadership, non-verbal communication, team-building, and sustainable programming.
  • Tonasket School District, Facilitator Trainer, Tonasket, WA, 2007
    • Provided facilitator training school personnel and staff in home-school K-12 program.
  • Gonzaga University, School of Professional Studies, Graduate Assistant, Spokane, WA, 2006 to 2011
    • Coordinated annual banquet for graduating PhD students in Doctoral Studies Program.
  • Washington State University – Food $ense Program, Staff Workshop Trainer, Spokane, WA, 2006 to 2009
  • Delivered leadership training and staff development in managerial skills, working relationships, and conflict resolution; enhanced communication.
  • Gonzaga University, Team-building and Leadership Co-Facilitator, School of Professional Studies, Spokane, WA, 1998-2006
  • Co-facilitated team-building and leadership in Master of Business (MBUS), Master’s in Organizational Leadership (ORGL), and Hogan Entrepreneurial programs for courses in credit levels 400-600.
    • Developed freshman orientation day/all-participant integration get-together for Hogan Entrepreneurial program.
  • Orient School District – After School Program Staff, , Orient, WA, 2000 to 2003
    • Developed K-8 multi-year programming emphasizing anti-bullying and working together.
  • Inchelium School District, Prevention/Intervention Specialist assigned to Inchelium School, Educational Service District 101, Spokane, WA, 1999 to 2005
    • Designed and implemented K-12 programming covering leadership, anti-bullying, self-esteem awareness, drug prevention, staff/faculty student behavioral consulting, family and community action; served as liaison for Reservation residents.
    • Developed Family Night programming for parents, community members, students, and elders.
    • Focused on writing grants and coaching partner agencies in writing sustainable grants that would provide multi-year funding, contain content and verbiage to increase the likelihood that the grant would be refunded, and use a wider lens in applying for grants.

Youth

  • International Camp Director, Compass USA, Denver, CO, 2012
    • Oversaw six-week Pennsylvania-based international camp with youth from nine countries
    • Designed training programs and manuals for counselors and trained staff.
    • Developed, implemented, and evaluated cross-cultural youth programming, including all logistical planning, budgets, and records; maintained contract compliance.  
  • 4-H Challenge Facilitator, USDA – Forest Service – Inter-tribal Youth Camp, 2013 – Coeur D’Alene, ID, 2009 – Kamiah, Idaho, 2008 – Usk, WA, 2007- Lewiston, ID, 2006 – Elk City, ID, 2005 – Orofino, ID, 2004 – Usk, WA,  2003 – Coeur D’Alene, ID, 2002 – Kamiah, ID, 2001- Usk, WA, 2000 – Orofino, ID, 1999 – Usk, WA
    • Developed programming with a cooperative focus for inter-tribal youth during week-long summer camp in which tribal youth were integrated and required to collaborate in teams during community-service projects. 
    • Emphasized diversity, cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, leadership, and building sustainable life skills.
  • Onion Creek School After School Program Staff, Onion Creek, WA, 1998 to 2009
    • Developed after-school programming emphasizing leadership and team building.
  • Confederate Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Program Collaborator/Camp Staff, Twin Lakes Youth Camp, Inchelium, WA, 1994 to 2019
  • 4-H Certified Challenge Facilitator/Trainer/Inspector/Program Staff/Lecturer II, Washington State University 4-H Ferry County Extension, Colville Confederated Tribes, Ferry County, WA, 1994 to 2011
    • Designed, implemented, evaluated, and sustained multi-partner collaborative program focusing on Native American audiences and serving Reservation residents in life skills, self-esteem, cooperation, assessment, anti-bullying, communication, and strengthening families.
    • Developed and implemented diverse school-based and site-based programming, including canoe, rock climbing, portable, high course, low course, special needs, training, and safety.
    • Created community student-led programs and international cross-cultural exchange programs.
    • Served as community liaison overseeing team building, leadership, employee supervision, evaluation, budget, facilitator hiring and training, and certification. 

Corporate

  • Chinese National Petroleum Company (CNPC), Leadership Development Consultant, Beijing, China, 2007 to 2009
    • Delivered executive leadership development through experiential education, focusing on leadership, communication, interacting with diverse populations, and understanding other cultures.
    • Provided month-long, intensive, highly interactive daily program in China emphasizing team building, leadership, and personal-relationship building.
    • Guided executives in developing self-awareness, effective communication, and negotiating skills.
    • Conducted casual English-language practice sessions with Logging Division employees.
  • Seisen University – Global Citizenship Department, Visiting Cross-Cultural/ International Program Developer/English Instructor, Tokyo, Japan, 2008 to present
  • Seisen University – International Field Work program ,Program Collaborator & Designer, Tokyo, Japan, 2008 to present
    • Provide programming for English and Global Citizenship Studies courses covering ESL, global acceptance, cultural diversity, and Native American history. 
    • Serve as visiting editor for Global Studies Field Work Program, annually editing published papers for Seisen/Native American cross-cultural exchange program, focusing on leadership and increased communication with diverse audiences.
    • Designed international and cross-cultural programs for staff and students, including curriculum development and design.
    • Served as teachers’ assistant and lecturer for Seisen University/Colville Tribe Cross Cultural Program.
  • Indian Health Service , Leadership Consultant and Community Collaborator, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Nespelem, WA, 2005 to 2008
  • Peace Boat, International Program Consultant, Yokohama, Japan, August 2007
    • Designed, evaluated, and assessed business-expansion programs, academic certification and expansion, continuing-education partnership/collaboration, onboard and in-port programs, indigenous people’s programs, and material for international integration through experiential-education methodology.
    • Conducted leadership training and consulted for staff, providers, and management to build effective collaborative relationships, break down barriers, and increase communications.
  • USDA – Forest Service , Staff Workshop Facilitator, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Metaline Falls, WA, 1997
    • Developed Inter-Tribal Youth Retreat on management problem-solving and team building.
  • Washington State 4-H Board of Directors Representative/Workshop Presenter, Western Regional 4-H Conference, various cities, Pacific Northwest, 1997, 1999
    • Served as member of regional-planning committee overseeing breakout rooms and announcements at meals; planning committee collaborated for five years to plan regional convention with an attendance of 700+ 4-H leaders and staff over a six-day period. 1997 – Spokane, WA.
    • Functioned as workshop presenter and WA State 4-H Board of Directors representative. 2001 – Anchorage, AK, and 1999 – Missoula, MT
  • Volunteer 4-H Leaders Council Member/Workshop Presenter/4-H Challenge Facilitator/Fair Judge, Washington State University Extension – Stevens County, WA, 1995 to 2009
    • Created multi-year workshops, including experiential education, leadership, grant writing, public speaking, and crafts at annual convention of approximately 300 youth-development leaders.
    • Delivered public presentations, fair educational poster judge, master of ceremonies for Sensational Saturday and annual Recognition Banquet.
  • Workshop Presenter and State Board Member, Washington State 4-H Forum, various cities, WA, 1995 to present
    • As member of Washington State 4-H Board of Directors, focused on volunteer recruitment, policy change, standardization, and empowering new 4-H Leaders and youth to take advantage local, state, regional, and national levels of programming available to them. 
    • Collaborated closely with leaders and youth to secure funding for them to participate at these levels.
    • Served on volunteer recruitment committee, scholarship, fund-raising committee, and youth-development committee over the years.
    • Developed challenge programming, fishing derby, county activity day, all Northeast district-leader events, and local leaders’ council.