IllumiNative Unveils Expanded Leadership Team And Media Arm
deadline.comIllumiNative, the Native woman-led racial and social justice organization, announced a new executive team to lead its next phase of expansion and growth.
That includes oversight of the nonprofit IllumiNative Inc. and IllumiNative Media LLC, a new media and production company. With a commitment to amplify Native voices and narratives, IllumiNative introduces Crystal Echo Hawk as Founder & CEO, Michael Johnson as President and Angel Charley as the organization’s inaugural Executive Director.
Jennifer Van der Heide has also joined the team to lead a newly established department as VP Advocacy and Engagement. IllumiNative Inc.
was granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS in late 2023, and the new structure of self-governance, co-management and leadership will continue to focus on research, narrative change and capacity building to strengthen Native power.
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