Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Impact at Giizhik Consulting Services LLC
As 2024 draws to a close, we at 𝐆𝐢𝐢𝐳𝐡𝐢𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐋𝐂 find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with meaningful partnerships, transformative projects, and unwavering dedication to our mission: "𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬." This year has been a testament to the power of collaboration and the vision of our clients and partners.
✨ A Year of Milestones ✨
Under the leadership of our CEO and Founder, Melodi Serna, 𝐆𝐢𝐢𝐳𝐡𝐢𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐋𝐂 has continued to grow as a trusted partner in the business and tribal consulting space. As a fifth-generation Native American veteran and dedicated advocate for Indigenous sovereignty, Melodi’s leadership has been pivotal in driving impactful initiatives throughout the year. Her active engagement on platforms like LinkedIn has amplified the voices of Indigenous communities and brought greater visibility to the importance of strategic consulting in advancing tribal goals.
This year, we proudly supported:
🏧 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Partnering with tribal nations to design and implement strategic plans that prioritize economic sustainability and cultural preservation.
🌿𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨: Through the expertise of our Youth Specialists, Angelina Serna, who also serves as Co-President of the NCAI Youth Commission, we’ve amplified the voices of Native youth and championed their leadership development.
🌐 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘿𝙀𝙄) 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜: Led by our team members with advanced expertise, including Maeci Adams, we delivered actionable DEI frameworks to organizations seeking to create meaningful change.
💼 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨: Collaborating with clients to create training and employment opportunities that empower tribal members to thrive in today’s evolving economy.
🔢 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Strengthening tribal governance frameworks to ensure effective leadership, decision-making, and sovereignty-driven strategies that promote sustainable community growth.
📊 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Offering tailored strategies and services to meet the unique needs of tribal governments, enterprises, and non-profits enabling long-term success and sustainability.
Our Impact in Numbers:
Supported over 20 tribal nations across the U.S. in achieving their strategic goals.
Trained and mentored over 100 Indigenous youth and emerging leaders.
Delivered customized DEI strategies for 15 organizations dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion.
Assisted in securing $5 million in grant funding for community and economic development projects.
Developed 5 new governance frameworks tailored to enhance tribal leadership and decision-making.
Designed 8 workforce training programs that directly impacted over 300 participants across tribal communities.
🌟 Looking Ahead 🌟
As we prepare for 2025, our vision remains clear: to continue serving as a catalyst for positive change in tribal communities and beyond. With the guidance of Melodi and the expertise of our diverse team, we are ready to take on new challenges and forge new partnerships.
We’re excited to expand our services, including:
✨ Enhanced strategic consulting offerings tailored to the unique needs of tribal governments and enterprises.
🌿 Broader support for youth leadership programs, empowering the next generation of Indigenous changemakers.
🌐 Deepened commitment to advancing DEI initiatives across all sectors.
🔢 Expanded governance development services to reinforce effective leadership and foster long-term success within tribal nations.
📊 Strategic Planning, Human Resources, and Customized Tribal Solutions to further support the unique goals and challenges of tribal nations and businesses.
🙌 Join Us on This Journey 🙌
We invite you to be a part of our story. Whether you’re a tribal leader seeking innovative solutions, a business looking to enhance your impact, or an individual passionate about supporting Indigenous and BIPOC communities, Giizhik Consulting Services LLC is here to collaborate with you.
Let’s make 2025 a year of even greater impact together.
✅ Visit us at www.giizhik.com to learn more about our services and how we can support your goals.
✅ Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with our latest updates and insights from Melodi Serna and our team.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫!!!
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