Taylor KnifeChief is a citizen of the Navajo Nation. She grew up in Winslow, Arizona, but her maternal roots are from Querino, Arizona. Her clans are Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms People), Ashiihi (Salt People), Naaneesht’ezhi Tachi’inii (Charcoal Streaked of the Red Running into the Water People), and Tl’aashchi’i (Red Bottom People). In her role as the business development coordinator, Taylor supports AISES partners and business development initiatives and strategies. In 2017,

Candace McDonough is responsible for exhibit sales, sponsorships, and advertising management. As Senior Development Officer for AISES and National Sales Director for Winds of Change, Candace is deeply committed to advancing the AISES mission of increasing the representation of Indigenous people in STEM fields. She enjoys developing meaningful relationships with partners who support this goal. Candace brings 30 years of business development experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to

Brianna supports the Vice President of Business Development and serves as the primary contact for National Conference exhibitors. She also aids in outreach to external organizations. Serving in the Business Development Manager role reinforces her passion for helping others and advocating for more representation of people of color in all spaces to make an impact on generations to come. Brianna was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. (Go BUFFS!). She

Kelly Marie joined AISES in 2021 as Director of Individual Giving and is now the Director of Advancement.  Kelly Marie is the point of contact supporting the design and implementation of individualized strategies of planned gifts to the AISES organization. Her goals are to help donors find the most effective ways to support AISES by connecting them to the impact these donations make on the lives touched by their generosity

Montoya Whiteman, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, serves as Managing Director of Editorial and Special Projects at AISES. In this role she oversees the organization’s editorial content and manages select initiatives that contribute to the reach and impact of AISES. With her deep cultural roots and professional expertise, Montoya brings important insight to her work, advancing AISES as a critical resource for Indigenous people in