Michelle Mitchell currently serves as the Acting Director of Tribal Member Services and Department Head for the Tribal Education Department of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. A proud tribal member residing on her tribe's permanent homelands, Michelle brings 30 years of experience in Indigenous education to her leadership. She is a firm believer in the strength and beauty of her people and maintains that students thrive when empowered to focus on their unique gifts and passions.

Previously, Michelle led the American Indian Student Achievement division at the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Her extensive background in Great Falls, Montana, includes serving as the Indigenous Student Achievement Coach at Great Falls High School, where she supported over 200 students annually. Her teaching career spans 7th-grade ELA at East Middle School, the "Jobs for MT Graduates" program, and co-creating the Indigenous Immersion School at Paris Gibson High School. At the heart of her work is a commitment to building strong relationships.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys reading, beading, and spending time with her family, including her parents, daughters, granddaughters, and her "grandpuppy."

Jordynn Paz is from the Apsaalooké (Crow) Nation of southeast Montana. Jordynn received her Bachelor of Arts in journalism and Native American Studies from the University of Montana. Her writings have covered Indigenous issues including the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement, blood quantum, and the complexities of Indigenous identity. She’s worked in communications for Indigenous-led nonprofits and grassroots organizations, supporting campaigns to free Leonard Peltier, advocate for tribal sovereignty, and develop narrative strategies to advance Indigenous rights. 

With experience in filmmaking, post-production, and political communication, Joan Malloch produces content for organizations working in education, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
Her background includes producing, content delivery, post-production supervision, and sound. She is a past member of the Producers Guild of America and has contributed to sustainability education through the Sustainable Furnishings Council and the Climate Reality Project.
For over a decade, she has served on the City of Morganton’s Historic Preservation Commission, where she is Chair, and contributed to Historic Burke Foundation as President and Board member. Her civic involvement includes managing the inaugural City Council campaign of Morganton Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Cato, supporting communications, outreach, and PR.​