Donny Stevenson is an elected member of the Muckleshoot Tribal Council-- a role he considers to be the greatest honor of his professional life. Donny has worked as an Executive-level leader in Indian Country for 25 years, serving his Tribe and Native people. He attended Evergreen State College where he earned his formal education through a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts focused on Native American Studies. Donny is passionate about accessing the traditional teachings and wisdom of the ancestors and elders to build a sustainable and successful future for all, but particularly his Tribal people and community. He believes sustainable futures are achieved through a lens of collaborative spirit toward unity while asserting Tribal identity, self-governance, and sovereignty. This approach ultimately builds pathways of creativity, healing, persistence, reclamation, and opportunity through the strength and legacy provided by Tribal culture and tradition.