DESIREE ROSE DONNELLY-FAGAN

- Organized and supported three separate Native art markets through Salish Rose LLC, serving 40+ Native small businesses across Washington state.

• - Developed markets to enhance opportunities and visibility for Native small businesses.
• - Coordinated vendor promotion and managed event logistics for Waterfront Market at Ruston in Tacoma, ensuring seamless operations.

• Facilitated Pacific Northwest native lacrosse activities and led paddle necklace classes for youth during summer culture camp at Daybreak Star, fostering cultural appreciation.
• Directed students through creative projects with detailed, step-by-step instructions, enhancing their artistic skills and confidence.

• community nonprofit organization
• Approved organizational strategies, budgets and business decisions.
• Contributed to budget oversight and long-term planning discussions.
• Built partnerships with local leaders, residents, and mission-aligned organizations.
• Advised outreach efforts for community engagement and public awareness.
• Reviewed organizational plans supporting river health and community advocacy efforts.
• Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
• Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.

• Completed a six-month contract with designated responsibilities.
• Communicated with tribal leadership, staff, and community members.
• Reviewed reports, forms, and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Managed enrollment inquiries for prospective students through phone, email, and in-person support.
• Coordinated with admissions, financial aid, and academic teams on enrollment needs.
• Resolved enrollment issues and supported daily office operations.
• Converted source documents into accurate electronic formats for office systems.
• Entered data from handwritten forms into database records.

• Duwamish Tribe
• Interpreted council procedures and meeting rules during legislative sessions.
• Coordinated outreach efforts with city staff and neighborhood organizations to enhance community engagement.
• Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address issues and achieve goals related to products and services.

• Duwamish Tribe
• Attended board meetings, participated in discussions, and voted on important matters.
• Attended board meetings and guided strategic planning discussions.
• Collaborated with directors on tribal initiatives and partnerships.
• Oversaw service programs and supported board decision making.
• Approved budgets and monitored tribal program funding priorities.
• Reviewed tribal services board policies and governance documents.
• Evaluated community service proposals for Duwamish Tribal Services.
• Reviewed financial statements and other documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

• Supported monthly meetings at city hall.
• Collaborated with parents at Washington State Capitol to advocate for early learning funding during meetings with legislators.

• Selected for the 2025 Advisory Boot Camp cohort, participating in leadership development supporting Native representation on boards, commissions, and advisory bodies.