Indian 101: a primer on contemporary Native American political and cultural sovereignty

Elizabeth Brando, an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is a nonprofit executive skilled at leading efforts to strengthen fiscal support of mission-critical activities. As a leader in strategic planning and fundraising, Elizabeth has raised millions for higher education, cultural institutions, and Native-led causes with additional experience in multinational banking and project management in Silicon Valley. She earned her MBA from University of Arizona and attended Columbia University for coursework in art history.