Office of the President The Office of the President provides direct support to the President and serves as a liaison to Delegates and the Executive Council to ensure the policies set forth by the Tribe’s governing body are implemented in a timely manner. The directives established by the Tribal Assembly and Executive Council are implemented through the planning, organizing, and coordinating of all governmental and administrative operations by working directly with the Tribe’s administrative officers and department managers. The Office of the President fosters collaborative relationships with statewide and national organizations and coordinates intergovernmental activities through management and coordination of federal, state, municipal and tribal relations to protect and promote the Tribe’s interests. Heather Gatti Manager
“Protecting the Tribe’s interests through intergovernmental activities and fostering collaborative relationships."
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2020 Highlights Coordinated and recorded the minutes of 14 Executive Council meetings. Conducted polls to coordinate the Executive Council’s review of 84 resolutions. Co-hosted a conference in partnership with the Denali Commission and State of Alaska to bring Southeast Alaska tribes together to discuss the Federal Communications Commission’s priority to give mid-band spectrum access to rural communities. Participated in a rally outside the Alaska State Capitol building to support the Alaska Marine Highway System–a critical link for many communities and an integral part of Southeast Alaska’s transportation system. Facilitated the creation of a Chief Development Officer, Emergency Operations Administrator, Grants & Resources Development Director, and Sr. Director of Organizational Development positions to support the administrative functions of the Tribe. Established the Office of Emergency Management and activated the Tribal Emergency Operations Center to provide timely, integrated, and coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the wellbeing of Tlingit & Haida’s citizens, clients, employees and communities. Coordinated outreach to increase tribal citizen response to the 2020 Census and voter turnout through Get Out the Native Vote - Southeast Alaska, a non-partisan effort of Southeast Alaska Native entities and community volunteers to engage Alaska Natives, shareholders, and tribal citizens in voter participation during the 2020 elections. Organized the signing of a long-term partnership agreement between Tlingit & Haida and the United States Forest Service to establish an Indigenous Guardians program in Southeast Alaska. Provided administrative support to the Emerging Leader to establish a Youth Commission.
