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The Northwest Indian College Foundation Executive Board is made up of a distinguished group of dedicated alumni, Tribal members, and friends of the college. Our mission is to inspire voluntary private support through fundraising activities and events.

The NWIC Foundation’s Executive Board and Honorary Board are made up of leaders who honor the responsibility of giving back to future generations. Their service reflects a shared belief that investing in education strengthens families, communities, and Tribal Nations. Through their leadership and support, the Foundation helps create pathways for Native students to thrive.

The Northwest Indian College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Meet Our Executive Board

Joe Finkbonner (Lummi)

Julie Johnson (Lummi)

President
Henry Cagey (Lummi), President

Henry Cagey (Lummi)

1st Vice President
2nd Vice President

Vacant

2nd Vice President
Dr. Lexie Tom (Lummi), Secretary

Dr. Lexie Tom (Lummi), Secretary

Secretary
Linda Long Weaver, Treasurer

Linda Long Weaver

Treasurer
Leesa Wright (Puyallup)

Henry Dixon (Lummi)

NWIC BoT Representative
Leesa Wright (Puyallup)

Tanesha Lane

LIBC Representative
Laurel Ballew (Swinomish)

Frank Leyva (Nooksack)

Julie Johnson (Lummi), 1st Vice President

Ryawn Cline (Nooksack)

Patricia Whitefoot (Yakama), 2nd Vice President

Dr. Patricia Whitefoot (Yakama)

Philip Hillaire (Lummi)

Philip Hillaire (Lummi)

Candice Wilson (Lummi)

Candice Wilson (Lummi)

Meet Our Honary Board Members

We are proud of and thankful for the support of our honorary board members.

Honorary Board Member Brian Cladoosby

Brian Cladoosby

Honorary Board Member Darrell Mike

Darrell Mike

Honorary Board Member Deborah Parker

Deborah Parker

Honorary Board Member Ernie Stevens Jr.

Joanna Sikes

Honorary Board Member Gary Litefoot Davis

Gary (Litefoot) Davis

Honorary Board Member Joanna Sikes

Meet Our NWIC Foundation Staff

Our humble staff consists of two full-time employees dedicated to serving the students at Northwest Indian College.

Barbara Lewis (Lummi), Executive Director

Brooke Crosby (Lummi)

Executive Director
Joal Galindo (Nooksack), Donor Cultivation Manager

Joal Galindo (Lummi)

Donor Cultivation Manager

Building People. Building Nations.

Your gift today can make the crucial difference. The main reason Native students do not complete their education is due to the financial hardships associated with getting their degree.

Support NWIC and Donate Today!

Endowment

You can help Northwest Indian College gain Financial Independence

Johnson Scholarship Foundation

Student Scholarship Endowment – Match Your Donations

The Generations Fund

The Generations Fund is an Endowment that will Fund in Perpetuity

Planned Giving

An option that gives donors flexibility and unique options such as gifts of real estate, assets and much more

The NWICF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization solely dedicated to supporting the mission of Northwest Indian College and its students with financial support through fundraising activities and events.