Dr. Joe Hobot, a descendant of the Hunkpapa Band of the Lakota Nation from the Standing Rock Reservation, is passionate about serving Native communities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, a Master’s from the University of St. Thomas, and a Doctorate of Education from Hamline University.

Dr. Hobot joined American Indian OIC in 2006 and has served in various roles, including Director of Education before becoming President & CEO in 2014. He also teaches at the Falmouth Institute and consults with the National Urban Indian Family Coalition.

He has been recognized by the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens League for his work, and has served on several boards, including the Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership and the US Department of Labor’s Native American Employment and Training Council.

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Delema Dionne is a proud tribal member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in American Indian Studies, specializing in the Ojibwe language. With a strong commitment to employment and training services, Delema brings years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, focusing on empowering Native American communities and other communities of color.
Her passion lies in giving back to the community and creating pathways for success. In her leadership role, Delema thrives on learning and collaboration, ensuring that staff and participants feel supported and encouraged. She looks forward to growing within the agency and building spaces that are welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring for all.

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Dr. Tim Brown is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Education from Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of St. Thomas. For more than 30 years, Dr. Brown has dedicated his career to education, with a primary focus on supporting Native students and their families throughout the Twin Cities. His leadership experience includes serving as Assistant Principal at South High School and Anishinaabe Academy, Director of Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education, and Principal of American Indian Magnet School in Saint Paul. Beginning his career as a special education teacher, Dr. Brown has remained passionate about creating learning environments that honor students’ cultures, identities, and lived experiences. He believes that meaningful education is grounded in the integration of academic learning with cultural knowledge and community connections. Dr. Brown is an artist and creative who enjoys making art, creating music, and capturing the world through photography.

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