Imagine What We Can Accomplish Together!

ndgenius is a revolutionary social learning and networking platform that helps actualize the full potential of Indian Country and its people. Our membership groups leverage the collective power of passionate individuals like you looking to advance their careers, maximize their impact, and drive personal and communal economic and social prosperity. By joining one of our communities you gain access to:

1. A vibrant, supportive network of peers and experts committed to the success and the well-being of tribal nations and their people.
2. Customized learning experiences, resources, and tools that are tailored to your unique needs, goals, and cultural context.
3. Opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing you and your community.
4. A pathway to personal and professional growth, with a focus on skill development, career advancement, and entrepreneurship.
5. A platform for preserving and promoting tribal cultural heritage for future generations.
6. A commitment to sustainability, capacity-building, and long-term impact within Native American communities.

Through fostering the collective strength, knowledge, and insight of our members, ndgenius is poised to facilitate a ripple effect of transformative change across Indian Country. We invite you to join us in this groundbreaking endeavor! 

Our Vision:

Our vision is a thriving, interconnected Indian Country where every individual and tribal community has access to the collective knowledge, skills, and resources needed to drive economic and social prosperity. We see a future where ndgenius has become an indispensable facilitator of positive change, supporting Native American communities in creating their own ingenious solutions and building vibrant, self-sustaining economies and support systems that honor their unique cultural identities. Through the power of our network, we will foster a ripple effect of transformation, as our members' successes inspire and uplift others, leading to an increasingly prosperous future for generations to come.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support North American tribal governments, their members, and their broader communities in achieving economic and social prosperity through collaborative, outcome-driven membership networks. By facilitating the exchange of knowledge, resources, and solutions across critical areas, we help members drive meaningful results for themselves and their tribes, fostering individual transformation and systemic change.

Our Values and Beliefs:

We're built on the following values and beliefs:
  • Collaboration: We believe that by joining together, people across tribal communities can solve just about any challenge. We foster an environment of trust, respect, and open communication, where every member's unique skills, knowledge, and experiences are valued and leveraged for the greater good.
  • Support: Our job is to help connect people and facilitate transformational learning experiences. We provide the tools, resources, and platforms needed to build capacity, overcome challenges, and seize opportunities for growth and prosperity.
  • Meaning and Fulfillment: What we do is meaningful, and we enjoy our work. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for our team and our members.
  • Long-term Relationships: Building long-term relationships is more important than short-term gain. We prioritize sustainability, transparency, genuine partnerships, and the well-being of our members and their communities.
  • Mutual Uplift: Through mutual uplift and utilizing each other's strengths, we can all meet and exceed our needs. We believe in the power of collaboration and the collective potency of our diverse network.

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About Our Founder

Başla Andolsun

Specialty Areas

Curriculum design and development, instructional technology

Experience

Başla has been working in the field of tribal training since 2010, when she started her career as a Curriculum Development Specialist, and then Curriculum and Instruction Manager, for Falmouth Institute, leaving in 2019 and later founding ndgenius. She has overseen the development and implementation of dozens of courses tailored for the needs of tribal governments and enterprises in the fields of governance, HR, finance, management, and more. She holds a BS and MS in Sociology, and master's certificates in Instructional Systems Development and Instructional Technology. She is of Turkish and mixed European descent, and lives in Arlington, VA, with her family. In her free time she enjoys playing bass in the band Beauty Pill, hiking, and visiting national parks.

Jesse Grey Eagle

(Oglala Lakota)

Specialty Areas

Data Analysis, Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Experience

Jesse brings over a decade of analytical expertise, having worked with leading financial institutions like Wells Fargo and Citibank. In addition to his achievements in finance, Jesse serves as a board member for Native Hoop magazine. His involvement extends to significant work with tribal nations, leading initiatives centered on data sovereignty and promoting economic progress through data-driven strategies.

As the founder and CEO of Native Analytics, Jesse is at the vanguard of integrating data analytics and artificial intelligence with the needs and aspirations of tribal communities. His leadership is marked by a dedication to leveraging data-driven approaches to foster community advancement and ensure a sustainable, prosperous future for tribal nations.

Matthew Yazzie

(Navajo)

Specialty Areas

Artificial Intelligence Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Bullying Prevention

Experience 

Matthew is an organizational and behavioral scientist focusing on workplace trauma, discrimination, and harassment with over eighteen years of diversity, equity and inclusion experience in tech. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of a financial technology artificial intelligence company who developed, evaluated, and implemented performance metrics for all daily business, people, and facility operations, as well as serving on Google's Ethics Board and as an Advisor to Spot, a company creating AI reporting tools that makes it safer for employees to speak up on issues of harassment and discrimination.

Stephanie Zehren

Specialty Areas

Water rights and natural resources, tribal court development, and P.L. 93-638 (especially Section 105(l) leasing, Medicare billing, spending plans,  and leveraging the Healthy People Initiative for spending on upstream health issues like housing, community assistance, food & nutrition, and elder services)

Experience

Stephanie joined Daniel W. Hester to form the law firm of Hester & Zehren in 2007, which is solely devoted to the practice of Indian law. Ms. Zehren represents Indian tribes and Indian organizations primarily in the areas of protection and enhancement of water rights and tribal natural resources, tribal court development, and leveraging the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, especially in regard to health care issues. She also represents clients on a myriad of employment and tribal sovereignty matters, and has been involved in cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act, tribal economic development, and Native American prisoners’ religious rights. Stephanie is admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado and in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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