Maria Givens, an enrolled member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and cofounder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, is dedicated to advancing Indigenous food sovereignty and policy. She has worked to amplify Native voices in agriculture and sustainability through roles in the U.S. Senate, the National Congress of American Indians, and the Native American Agriculture Fund.

With a Bachelor’s in Political Science and American Indian Studies from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems from the University of Colorado Boulder, Maria brings a strong policy and advocacy background to her work. She continues to empower Tribal communities by championing equitable food systems and fostering culturally rooted solutions.