NIWRC Specialty Institute 2026

Chantel Greene is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xexus Greene Energy LLC. 100% Native American and woman-owned consulting company, and Founder of Non-profit GreeneLife Philanthropic. President of Sidney Resource Corporation, a publicly traded company, and a Nez Perce Tribal Member... Read More →

Nora Dial-Stanley is a citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of NC. She has spent over 40 years as an Advocate and a Voice for her Native American People traveling across the country as a Native American Storyteller. She has served as a Speaker and Consultant where she addresses issues, myths... Read More →

Pamela Young-Jacobs is a dedicated leader, advocate, and community servant who currently serves as Chief Mission Officer for Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina and as Vice Chief of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. She is committed to advancing opportunities in education, economic development, and community wellness, with a strong focus on serving children, families, and tribal communities. Pamela holds an MBA from University of North Carolina... Read More →

Jantzen Hale, Diné, currently serves as a Program Specialist with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. Previously, she worked with the National Congress of American Indians, supporting the development of communication strategies and sharing stories of impact and need about Tribal communities... Read More →