Client Engagements
Huy Executive Director
Huy (pronounced "hoyt") is a Washington State-based 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) non-profit organization established in 2012 to provide religious, cultural, and rehabilitative support for Indigenous prisoners in the Pacific Northwest. Huy means "see you again/we never say goodbye" in the Coast Salish Lushootseed language. Huy recently hired its first program staff and now seeks an Executive Director to help Huy build sustainable organizational structures, secure critical resources, and guide the organization into its next phase of impact.
NAYA Chief Operating Officer
The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its executive leadership team. The COO will provide strategic leadership and oversight of core operations functions, including HR/People, IT, Facilities, Capital Planning, and the systems and infrastructure that nurture this vibrant and diverse community-based organization serving the Portland metro area’s Native community. As NAYA continues to grow in complexity, scale, and geographic footprint, the COO will play a central role in strengthening the organization’s capacity for the future.
Huy welcomes Program Director
Huy is pleased to welcome Andy Ward as Program Director. Andy blends lived experience with strong program management skills and a deep commitment to helping Indigenous relatives walk the right path. Welcome, Andy!
Inatai Foundation welcomes Director of Leadership & Capacity Building
Carolyn Ho Consulting is pleased to announce that Katherine Un joined Inatai Foundation as its Director of Leadership and Capacity Building on July 1st. Katherine brings more than a decade of experience advancing racial and economic equity through rural organizing, leadership development, and movement building.
PNW announces new Director of Grantmaking
Philanthropy Northwest is pleased to announce that Ryan Smith will be the new Director of Grantmaking. Ryan joins PNW to lead the final grantmaking phase of the Thriving Communities Program, a three-year partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), designed to help local organizations address the environmental and public health challenges that matter most to their communities.
NAYA Chief Financial Officer
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) is pleased to announce that Lisa Booth has been selected as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lisa is a strategic and mission-driven financial leader with extensive experience guiding organizations through growth, operational strengthening, and complex funding environments.