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Kelly Dennis

Kelly Dennis

Partnerships Strategist (IPA)
Department of Interior, Office of Strategic Partnerships - Indian Affairs

Kelly Dennis serves as Partnerships Strategist for the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP), Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). She joins DOI on assigned detail from Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) through an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Agreement. As Partnerships Strategist, Kelly supports OSP Partnership Advisor to strengthen relationships with Tribal Nations, DOI, and Federal Bureaus to drive innovation through public-private partnerships. In addition, Kelly collaborates with colleagues at DOI to build relationships across philanthropy, non-profits, and the private sector wishing to develop partnerships with Tribal Communities to support Native-led conservation, economic development, and education initiatives. Kelly is an attorney who previously served a full two-year term as Councilwoman Secretary for the Shinnecock Indian Nation Council of Trustees elected governing body. Kelly also served on the first-ever DOI Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) and was appointed to be the Eastern Region Primary Representative during her term as a Tribal Leader. Kelly received her BA from Middlebury College and holds a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law with an American Indian Law Certificate.


Sessions
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TOWN & COUNTRY BALLROOM B
Track: Regen Ag Summit

This session will explore the integration of traditional Indigenous farming practices with regenerative agriculture, focusing on land stewardship, food sovereignty, biodiversity, and a just economy. Panelists will also highlight the cultural and... see more

Thursday 17th October
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
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PACIFIC BALLROOM G (LEVEL 2)
Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring

This panel will deliver recommendations for effective approaches to impact-driven partnerships with a variety of frontline communities in global supply chains. Speakers will summarize lessons from decades of experience in engaging under-served... see more

Tuesday 15th October
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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EXPO STAGE
Track: Innovation Expo

Join us for an insightful session on building authentic, ethical partnerships with Indigenous communities. Discover what it truly means to collaborate with Indian Country through a community-driven approach. Kelly will introduce the... see more

Wednesday 16th October
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
FIRE PIT #1

Join us for an engaging conversation on the revitalization of buffalo herds within Tribal Nations and the vital role we all play in ensuring their sustainability for future generations. This discussion will... see more

Wednesday 16th October
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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TOWN & COUNTRY BALLROOM B

Hear about opportunities to work with Indigenous groups to support Indigenous agriculture, farming, and supply chains. see more

Thursday 17th October
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM

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