Co-owner and COO of The Whitener Group, Jenn provides strategic facilitation and economic development support for tribes and tribal enterprises. She is the creator and narrator of the Indian Country 101 courses and has worked with tribal governments across the country in the areas of economic development, strategic planning, and justice systems. Jenn’s expertise lies in economic development, strategic planning, nonprofit organizational development, entrepreneurial systems, marketing, and financial analysis. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Business.

Jessie is the Director of the Puget Sound Conservation for the Washington Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and is the contract manager (aka champion) for the Indian Country 101 courses. Jessie leads TNC’s work to clean up and restore Puget Sound and is an architect for advancing the Conservancy’s climate adaptation and urban waters work. Having spent time in both public and private sectors, Jessie has a 25-year track record of leading teams tasked with bringing together diverse groups to invest in high-impact conservation, community, and human well-being. She is a fourth-generation Seattleite, and has trained leaders from around the world on sustainable development and incubation of public-private partnerships.