Foundation Board Members & Staff
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 consists of an Executive Board and an Honorary Board dedicated to helping the college empower Tribal nations by empowering their members through education. NWICF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Meet Our Executive Board

Joe Finkbonner (Lummi)
President

Henry Cagey (Lummi)
1st Vice President

Jim Thomas (Tlingit)
2nd Vice President

Justin Guillory (Nez Perce)
Secretary

Linda Long Weaver
Treasurer

Destiny Petroske (Lummi)
NWIC BoT Representative

Karlie Kinley (Lummi)
LIBC Representative

RoseMary LaClair (Nooksack)

Julie Johnson (Lummi)
Patricia Whitefoot (Yakama)
Philip Hillaire (Lummi)
Candice Wilson (Lummi)
Meet Our Honary Board Members
We are proud of and thankful for the support of our honorary board members.
Brian Cladoosby
Darrell Mike
Deborah Parker
Ernie Stevens Jr.
Gary (Litefoot) Davis
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
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.
Giving: 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