Each year, 40 outstanding Native Americans under the age of 40 are honored for their leadership skills.
MESA, Ariz—The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has recently announced the 2025 class of Native American 40 Under 40. Nominated by their peers, honorees exemplify leadership, initiative, and dedication, making significant contributions to their professions and communities. The awards are now in their 16th year.
"Each of these remarkable individuals has shown a commitment to going beyond boundaries to build a bright future for Indian Country," said Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center. "They join more than 600 past honorees in what has been an increasingly tight-knit and collaborative group."
This year's awardees will be recognized at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) from March 10–13, 2025, in Las Vegas, N.V.
"The 2025 class of Native American 40 Under 40 awardees reflects the depth of talent, dedication, and leadership within our communities," said Lillian Sparks Robinson, Vice Chair of The National Center's Board of Directors. "These individuals are shaping the future of Indian Country and are setting a powerful example for generations to come."
You can learn more about the individuals chosen for the honor at https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/40-under-40.html.
2025 Honorees Are:
• Stephen Bell, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; Greensboro, N.C.
• Jackie Boyd, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant, Okla.
• Colin Bradley, Navajo Nation; Phoenix, Ariz.
• Patrick Burtt, Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; Gardnerville, Nev.
• Allen Cadreau, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Anaheim Hills, Calif.
• Jacob Crane, Tsuut›ina Nation; Midvale, Utah
• Lindsey Dollman, Pechanga Band of Indians; Temecula, Calif.
• Jarred-Michael Erickson, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Nespelem, Wash.
• Steven Estrada, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians; San Jacinto, Calif.
• Meghan Francis, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Nespelem, Wash.
• Christopher Franklin, Miwok; Elk Grove, Calif.
• Candace French, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes/Navajo Nation; Scottsdale, Ariz.
• Bryce Fugate, Osage Nation; Denver, Colo.
• Vivian Garcia, Cherokee Nation; Los Angeles, Calif.
• Sabrina Grubitz, Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska; Juneau, Alaska
• Zechariah Harjo, Muscogee (Creek) Nation; Norman, Okla.
• Dustin Harjo, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Muskogee, Okla.
• Chelsea Healy, Kainai (Blood Tribe) First Nation; Santa Monica, Calif.
• Steven Hollabaugh, Cherokee Nation; Broken Arrow, Okla.
• Sean Lawrence, Lummi Nation; Bellingham, Wash.
• Jacob Marcellay, Spokane Tribe of Indians; Wellpinit, Wash.
• John Morseau, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi; Minneapolis, Minn.
• Travis Owens, Cherokee Nation; Catoosa, Okla.
• Alena Pastores, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe; Riverside, Calif.
• Rose Petoskey, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; Washington, D.C.
• Adrian Standing-Elk Pinnecoose, Navajo Nation/Southern Ute; Albuquerque, N.M.
• Ryan Pulvermacher, Ho-Chunk Nation; Madison, Wisc.
• Taryn Reynolds, Osage Nation; Pawhuska, Okla.
• Joshua Riley, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant, Okla.
• Jessica Roberts, Cherokee Nation; Seattle, Wash.
• Kameron Runnels, Santee Sioux Nation; Niobrara, Neb.
• Savana Saubel, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; Palm Springs, Calif.
• Jude Schimmel, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Pendleton, Ore.
• Jeremy Takala, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Toppenish, Wash.
• Tyler Thomas, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; Pembroke, N.C.
• Brian Wadsworth, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Nixon, Nev.
• Madeline Walker, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Orlando, Fla.
• Lawrence Wheeler, Cherokee Nation; Marlow, Okla.
• Sarah White, Oglala Lakota; Black Hawk, S.D.
• Nicholas Woodruff, Cherokee Nation; Houston, Tex.
