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Tony Skrelunas - Native America Program Director

Background Information:
Navajo Tribe member and native Arizonan
Raised by great-grandparents in area known as “Dzil Nitsaa” or “Big Mountain”
Partner – Southwest Tradition Log Homes Inc.
Partner – Horizon Springs Partnership
Board of Directors member - Navajo Nations Shopping Centers Inc.
Board of Directors member – Native American Community Development Corporation

Education:
B.A. and M.B.A. from Northern Arizona University

Selected Career Highlights:
Executive Director – Navajo Nation Government Development Office
Executive Director – Navajo Nation Economic Development Division
Program Director – Grand Canyon Trust

Current job description:
Tony rejoined the Trust as Native America Program Director in 2003 after spending 12 years working in
sustainable economic development with the Navajo Nation. The focus of his program is to help reduce
Navajo and Hopi economic dependence on natural resource development by helping create a more
sustainable, diversified economy

Responsibilities:
Coordinate Trust’s work with Hopi and Navajo Nations, tribal communities, and non-governmental
organizations on conservation and sustainable development projects.

Provide culturally appropriate community education on community-based, sustainable economic
development strategies

Collaborate with Tribal and community organizations to create and/or expand model. sustainable
businesses

Assist tribes and community organizations with innovative approaches to resolving conservation issues

Contact Information:
Tony Skrelunas
Grand Canyon Trust
928-774-7488 Ext. 237
tskrelunas@grandcanyontrust.org

 

 

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