Work with Starla
Starla Thompson (Waben Gizhek Kwé), citizen of the Forest County Potawatomi Nation, partners with tribal nations, universities, cultural institutions, and organizations seeking Indigenous-centered policy guidance, cultural education, and community-based research.
Engagement Options
Policy & Governance Consulting
Support for tribal nations and organizations working in areas such as:
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Tribal sovereignty and governance
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Indigenous policy development
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Cultural protection and heritage policy
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Indigenous data sovereignty
Speaking & Keynote Engagements
Topics may include:
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Land and Body Violence Framework
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Indigenous sovereignty and governance
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MMIP advocacy and policy reform
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Indigenous knowledge and healing
Training & Education
Workshops for:
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Universities
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Museums
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Tribal programs
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Nonprofit organizations
Topics include:
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Indigenous research ethics
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Cultural humility and engagement
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Tribal governance and sovereignty
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Community-based healing frameworks
Organizations I work with
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Tribal Nations
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Universities
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Museums and cultural institutions
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Nonprofits and foundations
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Government agencies
Recognition & Leadership
​​• U.S. Department of Justice Task Force Member on Research on Violence Against Women
• Policy & Justice Director – Waking Women Healing Institute
• Master of Public Policy – University of Chicago Harris School
• Founder – Walks With a Good Heart
• Senior Researcher – Native Chicago Project
• Cultural advisor and speaker for museums, universities, and institutions
Let’s Work Together
To inquire about consulting, speaking engagements, or collaborations, please complete the form below or contact directly at Starla@walkswithagoodheart.com