NACF is a Native-led philanthropic organization dedicated to the perpetuation of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian arts and cultures nationwide -- one of the most mission-driven organizations I've had the privilege of working alongside.

The Work

As one of my longest creative partnerships, the scope has been comprehensive: brand strategy, web design and development, digital strategy, advertising, and integrated marketing. I've served as Creative Director and lead strategist across all of it, with direct hands-on involvement from concept through execution -- and beyond the client work, have contributed 100+ hours of pro-bono design and creative support, continuing today as a brand strategy consultant on retainer.

Takeaway

Working closely with the Foundation's leadership over the years changed me in ways that go beyond the professional. Native and Indigenous rights have become one of my most deeply held causes, something I actively follow, advocate for, and support. I seek out Native artists, look for opportunities to amplify the Foundation's mission, and carry what I've learned from those relationships into how I move through the world now. Bigger than a job.