Board

Board of Directors

The AIFC is honored to be governed by the following individuals, a Board of Directors that reflects and promotes the core values of our mission.

Board Chair:
Nichlas Emmons, Seated in 2020, Tribal Affiliation: Shawnee descendant

Vice Chair:
Alicia Garcia, Seated in 2023, Tribal Affiliation: Taos Pueblo

Treasurer:
Darren Goetz, Seated in 2020, Tribal Affiliation: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Secretary:
Kirsten Buscher, Seated in 2023

Directors:

Barbara Hall, Seated 2021, Tribal Affiliation: SE Indigenous Ancestry and Choctaw and Cherokee Freedmen descendant

Paul Red Elk, Seated in 2023, Tribal Affiliation: Rosebud Sioux

Nick Butler, Seated in 2024, Tribal Affiliation: Turtle Mountain descendant

Barb Drew, Seated in 2024, Tribal Affiliation: White Earth Nation

Interested in Joining Our Board?

The AIFC is growing and we need mission-driven individuals to guide our team in this journey. If you are someone who has a track record of professional leadership and is passionate about the impact of AIFC services, please fill out the board interest form and one of board members will reach out to you soon!

Board Interest Form