Introducing Our New Executive Director: Dr. Amber Annis

Native Governance Center (NGC) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Amber Annis (Cheyenne River Lakota), will be joining our organization as its new Executive Director in December!

Dr. Annis brings rich experience to NGC, which includes serving as Associate Vice President of Tribal Nation Relations and Native American Initiatives for the Minnesota Historical Society. Dr. Annis is also an alumna of Native Nation Rebuilders cohort 11!

“I can’t think of a more powerful way to continue my work for Native nations than stepping into this role of leadership of a profound organization that has made major changes in the movement of Nation rebuilding,” said Dr. Annis.

“I now have the privilege of working directly with a team and organization that is driven by Indigenous values of honoring sovereignty, embracing humility, being a good relative, and most importantly, centering our brilliance as Native people. I look forward to being a part of a movement that has developed Native change makers across Indian Country,” Dr. Annis concluded.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Annis to our organization in December. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to NGC Interim Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration Danielle Gangelhoff for her leadership throughout the last year! Be sure to check back soon for more information about NGC’s exciting new chapter.