Pam’s career experience is extensive, as an AMC, her skills are grounded in practicum. Prior to forming Authentic Management and Consulting Services, Pam served as the Chief Executive Office for over 8 years at the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), August 2004 through November 2012.   Some of the accomplishments under her leadership were:

• Managed 2 four-year strategic planning processes resulting in a high rate of success – over 85% in meeting strategic goals
• Matured the organization’s governing infrastructure and operations resulting in efficiencies and innovations some of which included designing a robust sponsorship program earning $1mill in gross revenue annually; Active volunteer professional members and chapters; Double-digit membership growth in new and targeted membership sectors; Receiving national awards – Yaw we Education Award from San Manual Band of Mission Indians and the Flying Eagle Woman Award from Native Americans in Philanthropy
• Managing key relationships with the board of directors, corporate advisory council, government relations council and other advisory councils, key corporate, government, university and community partnerships
• Increased sponsorship and corporate giving to over $1 million annually through career development events and “Circle of Support” annual fund raising program
• Provided leadership and publishing oversight of AISES Publishing, Inc. a for-profit subsidy that produced the Winds of Change Magazine through large publishing contracts. Under her leadership, profits increased by 140% in the first year of restructure and the publication receiving two national media awards
• Built the capacity and strategies for individual giving through an initiative called “Pathfinders” campaign – actively pursuing relationships and funding for general operations, programs, endowed funds and planned giving – receiving the largest endowment gift in AISES history – $500,000 from the Boeing Corporation.
• Turning around the 7 years of budget deficit prior to her tenure – resulting in break even and surplus year end balances. Monitoring financial reports and performances as well as investments reporting a 36% increase in the asset base over her tenure, during the toughest economic environment of our generation.
• Established AISES as a respected leader and partner with funders, sister organizations, tribal community leaders and other national STEM organizations
• Represented AISES and programs to external audiences, promoting American Indian individuals and community success models in higher education and the STEM field
• Sought out as a national leader and speaker on American Indian education, diversity, access and equity in employment.

As Executive Director of Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) in Chicago – August 1996 through July of 2004, Pam’s track record in this very public and visible organization included:

• Managing all financial accounting activities including monthly reports, audits, development and implementation of annual budgets, fund raising plans and human resource systems
• Obtaining and managing government contracts/grants totaling $1.7 million and private foundation and corporate grants totaling $1.25 million and $250,00 in United Way grants in Discrimination and Community Development
• Provided citywide leadership often through aggressive direct organizing tactics pushing for policy change and legal protections in affordable housing preservation, tenants rights education, leadership development

Pam spent 8 years in the corporate sector as well where her administrative skills made her a field operation troubleshooter overseeing the operating standards in 7 field offices in the Midwest region. In addition to her employment, Pam has provided leadership on many community initiatives including groups such as Streetwise Newspaper, Working Mother Media, Best Companies for Women of Color Initiative, California Indian Manpower Consortium, Native Ways Federation and Prosperity Works.   She has been appointed to several public and tribal committees and taskforces, including the Chicago Council on Women, Chicago’s Low Income Housing Trust Fund Board and the Menominee Tribal Gaming Commission.