Michelle serves as the Director of Economic Development for the Affiliated Tribes of
Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation (ATNI EDC). In this role, she
focuses on advancing regional economic development for ATNI Member Tribes,
conducts data and policy analysis, supports lending and advocacy program. Her work is
grounded in her cultural teachings and guided by professional and educational
experiences.
She comes to ATNI EDC after 5 years of state government service where she founded
the first Office of Tribal Relations at the Washington State Department of Commerce. As
she directed, the office was guided by tribal feedback and truly honored tribal
sovereignty. Before state service, Michelle used her bachelor and master’s degrees to
play a pivotal role in the development of Northwest Indian College’s Tribal Governance
and Business Management Bachelor’s program. This is where her love of policy and
economics was cultivated.
She dedicates her career to the service of tribal communities and is thrilled to support
our pursuit of economic prosperity that reflects tribal values across Indian Country.

Mark is the Financial Services Director of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians – Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC). He oversees the organization’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and the State Small Business Credit Initiative’s Capital and Technical Assistance consortiums with Tribes. Mark works with Tribal economic development leaders to fund Tribal enterprise projects and Native small business owners to grow their businesses. He also supports the Technical Services team, providing assistance to many budding and growing Native entrepreneurs.

Prior to his work at ATNI-EDC, he was the Agricultural Coordinator for three years at North Olympic Development Council (NODC), working with farmers in Clallam and Jefferson counties helping them overcome hurdles to growth. Prior to joining NODC, Mark was a rural economic development and lending consultant for 7 years having worked with 14 small businesses, non-profits, Native CDFI’s and farmers. He has lived and worked in rural communities his entire life. Agricultural, rural business, and First Nations’ lending was his focus for 17 years with the Farm Credit System and Craft3.

Angie, of Yaqui/Chicanx and mixed settler descent, is the Operations Specialist at ATNI-EDC. With a background in environmental science, electrical and energy systems, and technical writing, Angie brings a unique skill set in project management, research, natural resources, legal writing, and commercial electrical construction.

They hold a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona, with a minor in Chemistry. After graduating they took on roles as a Lab Assistant in a paleoclimatology lab and an editing consultant for the National Center for Interpretation, contributing to The Fundamentals of Court Interpretation: Theory, Policy and Practice. At NCI, they fostered a commitment to serving communities and individuals facing legal and cultural challenges especially at the border.

After moving to the Pacific Northwest, Angie worked as an administrative assistant at a law firm before pursuing and completing their Master’s in Environmental Management at Portland State University. At PSU, their research focused on soil nutrient cycling and biogeochemistry in both rural and urban settings. Additionally, they have worked as an electrician apprentice, providing them with insight into commercial construction and a critical perspective on greenwashed, extractive processes as an answer to growing environmental concerns. Angie is dedicated to using their talents to support Native communities in the pursuit of collective sovereignty.