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Catherine Edwards

Catherine Edwards

Manager, Business and Economic Development

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director | Tribal Leadership

  • Education

    • University of Alaska Southeast

      1989 -
      Associate's Degree Business Administration

      Currently an enrolled Senior with 97 credit hours completed - Business Administration Major - credits equivalent for an Associates Degree

  • Experience

    • Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
      Manager, Business and Economic Development

      Worked with 22 villages in Southeast Alaska to develop and implement economic development plans. Research and Analysis of community needs, Intiated and maintained liaison between tribes and local agencies to prmote economic development in local communities. Prepared proposals to obtain government or private funding for pojects designed to meet needs of community. maintenance of a circle lending program, start up of a local Native Tourism business, start-up of a Native Tourism Alliance, Held the Fist Tribal Southeast Economic Development Conference, drafted the SBA 8(a) contract for Tlingit and Haida Steel Industries. Received accommodations from the Economic Development Administration for my ability to administer their planning grant. Show less

    • A&E Consulting

      Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
      Owner

      Cultural Tourism Consultant/TrainingFamily Group ConferencingTourism Business Development

    • Goldbelt, Incorporated

      Jan 1999 - Jan 1999
      Management Trainee

      Served as Guest Services Manager Mt. Roberts Tramway, managing staff and services and ticket sales.Served as Accounting Manager at Goldbelt HotelDeveloped Non-profit Agency

    • Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

      Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

      Managment and oversight of a service delivery system providing 477/TANF services to more than 1100 people residing in 22 villages in Southeast Alaska, out of three remote sites. Managed a staff of 20 Caseworkers, Admin assistants and receptionists. Developed a 3 year TANF program plan approved by the federal government's Administration of Children and Families. Conducted P.O.W.E.R. Conferences with more than 200 participants at each site. Provide Case Management Services to more than 50 cases in Southeast Alaska, Anchorage and Washington. Conduct foster/adoption homestudies, Participate in all judicial determinations involving clients. Worked with State Social Services Agencies, school district personnel and other tribal organizations on foster care, adoption and all ICW related issues.

      • 477 Case Manager Supervisor/TANF Program Manager

        Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

      • TFYS Family Caseworker

        Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

    • South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency

      Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
      Site Manager

      Overall administration and Operations of an Urban site. Monitor Case Management, Education and Training Activities, Directly supervising Site staff.

    • Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

      Apr 2012 - Jan 2018
      Delegate - 4th Term

      The governing body of the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is comprised of the Tribal Assembly of 130 delegates elected from the communities of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes.

    • 1227 Designs

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
      CEO/Marketing Director/Owner

      Alaska Native/Native American inspired Art and Clothing.

    • Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
      Regional Director LACO

      Manage and Direct activities of Managers responsible for 70 staff that provide client services to Native American/Alaskan Native families residing in LA County. Establish and maintain administrative procedures to meet objectives set by Tribe. Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements and program benefits. Prepare and maintain records and reports. Develop strategies to ensure competency with the overall goal of providing quality services to TANF recipients. Show less

    • Hoh Tribe

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
      Executive Director

    • Self-Employed

      Jun 2017 - now
      Consultant

    • Central Council Tlingit Haida

      Apr 2018 - Oct 2020
      6th Vice President

    • Wampanoag Tribe Of Gay Head

      Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
      Direct Services Administrator

    • Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

      Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
      Gaurdian Ad Litem

    • Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

      Oct 2020 - now
      1st Vice President

    • Suquamish Tribe

      Oct 2021 - now
      Executive Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Case Manager

    • Fatherhood-Motherhood is Sacred Facilitator

      Fatherhood is Sacred
      View certificate certificate

    • Tribal Leaders Program

      Harvard Business School Executive Education
      Jun 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by LICWAC
      LICWACAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Juneau Tlingit and Haida Indians
      Juneau Tlingit and Haida IndiansAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Recording Secretary

      Issued by Washington Chapter Tlingit and Haida Indians on Jan 2010
      Washington Chapter Tlingit and Haida IndiansAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Committee Member

      Issued by LAUSD Title VII - Indian Education on Oct 2013
      LAUSD Title VII - Indian EducationAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Member

      Issued by Health & Human Services Tribal Advisory Committee on Aug 2019
      Health & Human Services Tribal Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Assistant Dance Group Leader - Dance Instructor

      Issued by Lda Kut Naax Satii' Yatk'i on Sept 1995
      Lda Kut Naax Satii' Yatk'iAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Board Member

      Issued by GOLDBELT HERITAGE FOUNDATION on Apr 2021
      GOLDBELT HERITAGE FOUNDATIONAssociated with Catherine Edwards

    • Member Section 904 VAWATask Force

      Issued by U.S. Department of Justice on Jan 2018
      U.S. Department of JusticeAssociated with Catherine Edwards