About Me
Helping Native nations, federal agencies, and philanthropic organizations navigate the intersection of Indigenous governance, policy, and strategy.
In 2012, I was wrapping up a tour in Afghanistan, where I'd led the military's socio-economic development and civil society programs. My work there done, I came home to Red Cliff, Wisconsin — and sat across from my father at his kitchen table.
He listened to everything I'd accomplished. Then he said: "That's good. When are you going to do all that here?"
That question put me on a path. Nordin Solutions exists to answer it.
Who I Work With
Tribal nations and tribal enterprises navigating governance, strategy, and federal relationships. Federal agencies with tribal portfolios and trust responsibilities. Philanthropic organizations designing and delivering programs in Native communities. National security and defense clients requiring senior Indigenous affairs expertise. Publishers, studios, and media organizations seeking authentic Indigenous perspectives.
what nordin solutions offers
Indigenous Governance & Federal-Tribal Relations
Strategic planning, sovereignty frameworks, intergovernmental navigation, and capacity building for tribes and the organizations that serve them.
Strategic Communication & Public Affairs
Communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and organizational branding — built around your community's voice, not borrowed from outside it.
Organizational Strategy & Leadership
Executive advising, turnaround strategy, board governance, and institutional development for organizations doing complex work under pressure.
National Security & International Affairs
Defense advisory, intelligence capacity building, and security cooperation for select engagements where deep field experience matters.
a few signal lines
Associate Judge, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Director, Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona
Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tohono O'odham Agency
Director of External Affairs, Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior
International Program Manager, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Kabul, Afghanistan
Professor, Tohono O'odham Community CollegeAssociate Judge, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
President, Red Cliff Business Development Corporation
Let’s talk
I take on a limited number of consulting relationships at any time. If you're working on something where my background might be useful, I'd enjoy a conversation.
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