LAWTON, OKLAHOMA (October 28, 2024) – The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with KOSO Strategies (KOSO) to offer Tribal Administration Certifications at the 2025 Tribal Leadership Conference scheduled for June 23-26, 2025, at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The certification will demonstrate a functional knowledge of Tribal governance and working effectively in Indian Country. It also fosters building an informed network of Tribal Administrators and other key Tribal executives.
“TLC is excited about the opportunity to work with KOSO Strategies,” said Justin Barrett, TLC Chairman. “The KOSO team has extensive experience in Tribal government serving as administrators and key executive staff. The depth of knowledge they bring allows us to design courses and certifications to meet the needs of Tribal executives.”
KOSO’s mission is to provide unique, personalized, and culturally relevant training and strategies for Tribal governments, Tribal health centers, and Tribal enterprises. This aligns with the mission of TLC to provide educational opportunities to Tribal nations that supports leadership development.
“KOSO is honored and humbled to partner with the Tribal Leadership Council to provide the first of its kind certification specifically designed for individuals responsible for the day-to-day leadership of Tribal Nations,” said KOSO Strategies Founding Director, Ernest Vargas Jr. “The certification is an opportunity to share and discuss the pillars of Tribal Governance for operational best practices. Creating a cohort of colleagues that share a vision of Indian Country Leadership will help to strengthen our Tribal Communities and provide an opportunity to support future leadership development.”
About the Tribal Leadership Council
Formed in 2023, the Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) is a board-governed not-for-profit business that proudly supports Tribal leaders and executives with continuing education and provides tools to better their organizations. The primary focus of the TLC is empowering leadership and promoting economic growth and prosperity for Tribal communities. Learn more here: www.TribalLeadershipCouncil.com
About KOSO Strategies
KOSO Strategies, LLC was established with a single mission– to assist tribal governments in building resilient and self-sustaining Tribal Communities. KOSO has over 50 years combined experience working in various capacities across Indian Country, including legal, finance, administration, and human resources. We believe in partnership, mutual respect, and collaboration with Tribal Nations. KOSO is proud to be a Native American and woman-owned business.
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Justin Barrett