Our Team
Valerie Segrest
Muckleshoot, Co-Founder
Valerie works on culturally appropriate storytelling, food sovereignty and cultural educational resources, training and community classes.
Maria Givens
Coeur D’Alene, Co-Founder
Maria works on culturally appropriate storytelling, video production, facilitation and food sovereignty. She also acts as Tahoma Peak’s Operations and Financial Director.
Nora Frank-Buckner
Nez Perce/Klamath, Director of Food Sovereignty
As director of Food Sovereignty, Nora leads Tahoma Peak’s food sovereignty work as well as capacity building for tribal organizations and is our lead facilitator.
Savannah Romero
Eastern Shoshone, Director of Communications
As Director of Communications, Savannah leads our culturally appropriate storytelling work.
Elise Krohn
Co-Director, Native Plants and Foods Institute
Elise Krohn is an educator, author, herbalist, and native foods specialist who is passionate about connecting people with plants, places, and cultural traditions. She is the co-director of the Native Plants and Foods Institute.
Aunna Angehrn Partida
Administrative Specialist
Aunna ensures Tahoma Peak Solutions runs smoothly by managing administrative functions with precision and care.
Gabi Pineda
Comanche/Ponca/Latine, Creative Director
Gabi amplifies impactful stories through design, leading the visual identity of Tahoma Peak Solutions with intention and creativity.