U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Heather Dawn Thompson as Director, Office of Tribal Relations
The article announces Heather Dawn Thompson’s appointment as Director of the Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The OTR is responsible for strengthening USDA’s partnership with Tribal Nations and expanding the Department’s outreach and engagement with Tribal governments and communities. Heather Dawn Thompson is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and an expert in American Indian law, policy, and finance. She has previously served as the Director of the Native American Financial Services Association and as an advisor to Tribal Nations and organizations. The USDA Secretary, Tom Vilsack, welcomed Heather Dawn Thompson’s appointment and emphasized the importance of Tribal consultation and collaboration in USDA’s programs and policies.
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