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Experience & Education
Education:
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Masters In Public Administration In Tribal Governance, Evergreen State College, Capstone in Tribal Constitutional Reform
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Bachelor’s of Arts & Science & Minor in Sociology, Western Washington University
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Northwest Indian College, Associates in Arts & Science, Valedictorian
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Ferndale High School, Highest Honors
Experience:
• 10+ Years Working In The Healthcare Businsess Office as the Director, Generating $1M in the beginning, $22M in 2024, & $36M+ in 2026 due to improving systems and buiding skillsets and capacity to better serve the community.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare audits & working with Health & Family Services Commissions
• Participation in federal, state and tribal policy
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Financial Transparency & Accountability
Financial Transparency & Accountability Public trust is a priority to ensure tribal government is serving the citizens. Full disclosure of financial reports—quarterly and annually. Promote public confidence & integrity of govermental processes. Public servant financial disclosure of wages, stipends, travel and all other expenditures. Fair funding opportunities for all community members.
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Constitutional Reform
Constitutional Reform Identifying minimum requirements for Council and public servent positions. Discuss whether all positions should be paid salaries with the revenue shortfalls. Allow all enrolled members to vote as enrolled Lummi members. Identify barriers created when members are required to live in Whatcom County, including their voices, contributions, & access to healthcare. Allow tribal members to contribute to decision-making within the Lummi Nation.
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Healthcare Sustainability​
Healthcare Sustainability Lummi Healthcare is our #1 revenue generator. We must protect these funds for future generations to ensure financial shortfalls do not impact medical services.
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Reasons for healthcare sustainability:
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Improve health outcomes
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Increase access to healthcare services for all Lummi members
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Identify/address environmental impacts through research. Ensure financial stability to ensure we can continue to provide care to our people.
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