Leadership

Since December 2014, Tami Niswander has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Red Lake Nation College. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration at Metro State University in St. Paul, MN, Tami holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Prior to her role in higher education, Tami gained valuable experience in the private sector, contributing as a business analyst, financial analyst, credit analyst, management consultant, and small business entrepreneur. Notably, she is a small business owner in Bemidji, MN. Tami's commitment to education extends to her role as a community [...]

My name is Dan King and I am the President of Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) and a proud member of the Red Lake Tribe, serving as one of its seven hereditary chiefs. My lineage traces back six generations to the esteemed Red Lake hereditary head chief, Medweganoonind, and I am honored to carry on this legacy. My educational journey led me to Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, where I earned a master’s degree in public administration. During my time at Harvard, I focused on the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, dedicated to advancing nation-building [...]

Rochelle Johnson, an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation, boasts an impressive academic background with extensive studies culminating in her acquisition of a bachelor and masters degrees from Bemidji State University, a sixth-year degree from St. Cloud State University, and her doctoral ABD from the University of North Dakota. With 29 years of dedicated educational experience in Minnesota schools, Rochelle has navigated various roles, including elementary classroom teaching, online graduate instruction, and 15 years of distinguished school administration. Her commitment to the college is unwavering, reflecting her strong belief in education and dedication to providing educational opportunities, especially for [...]

Nadine Bill, a seasoned professional in higher education and brings over two decades of leadership experience. Her extensive background includes roles in admissions and student services at the University of Washington, as well as serving as a development and community outreach director at Green River Community College. In 2005, Nadine received a prestigious fellowship in Higher Education from Harvard University, where she dedicated her efforts to student services research and collaborated on an inter-faculty initiative at the Kennedy School of Government. An accomplished author, Nadine led primary research funded by the Gates Foundation, resulting in the publication of "Native Pathways: [...]