Our many years of experience, and the diverse competencies of our consultants provide a strong foundation for the services we provide ANI clients.
Melanie Fourkiller
Cherokee
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
Melanie has extensive experience working in several areas of tribal government. She served as the first Secretary of State of the Cherokee Nation.
Areas of expertise
Melissa Gower
Cherokee
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
Melissa has a Bachelor's of Science in Health Care Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Melissa also completed the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Native American Health and Welfare Policy Fellowship, where she served as a fellow for the United States Sentate, Indian Affairs Committee, working for Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Areas of expertise
Pamela Iron
Cherokee/ Laguna Pueblo
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
Pamela has spent over 35 years working in tribal communities. She has spent her career working with tribal clients in many areas, including health, self governance, youth programming and cultural revitalization. She has a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from Northeastern State University, and also has a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Special Education from Northeastern State University.
Areas of expertise
Callie Catcher, CPA
Cherokee
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
Callie has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business
Administration from Northeastern State University and is a licensed CPA in the
State of Oklahoma. Callie has over 30
years experience in both for profit and governmental operations.
Areas of expertise
Kym Cravatt
Seminole
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
Kymberly has a Bachelor's degree in Health and Sport Sciences from the University of Oklahoma, a Master's in Public Health from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a Juris Doctor from the Oklahoma City University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, and is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and various tribal courts in Oklahoma.
Areas of expertise
J.T. Petherick
Muscogee (Creek)/ Cherokee
Consultant
Advocates for Native Issues, LLC
Background:
J.T. has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern State University, a Master's in Public Health from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
Areas of expertise