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Marie Natrall
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Marie Natrall

Director
North Vancouver,BC

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Director Member ServicesTribal Affairs AdministratorAdjunct FacultyRegional ManagerSocial Services Specialist III

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: North Vancouver, Canada
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

150000/yr - 300000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Squamish Nation, excelling in partnership building and policy adherence. Proven track record in resolving member concerns and enhancing service delivery. Skilled in public presentation and time management, driving strategic initiatives that foster community engagement and improve program outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Member Services

Squamish Nation
West Vancouver, Canada
02.2024 - Current
  • Direct and supervise program staff: Elders, Emergency Services, Estates, Funerals, Justice, Income Assistance and Membership.
  • Program administration: coordinate and manage annual budget for Member Services, create annual strategic plan, advise and assist Squamish Nation Council and Committees, review and revise policies and procedures of Member Services, authorize program expenditures, monitor and approve staff timesheets, respond and resolve issues/complaints or concerns from Squamish Nation members, attend monthly Director’s meetings, attend Electoral Commission, Youth and Membership Code meetings.

Tribal Affairs Administrator

Behavioral Health Administration of Washington Department of Social and Health Services
Olympia, USA
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Advocacy and outreach for Native American patients to receive culturally competent service delivery in all behavioral health facilities in Washington State: Western and Eastern State Hospital, Child Study and Treatment Center, Special Commitment Center, and Forensic Navigators.
  • Provide trainings to state staff specifically: cultural competency, tribal sovereignty, and historical trauma.
  • Provide subject matter expert guidance on strategic plan, policy and practice related to tribal relations with the state’s 29 federal recognized tribes and tribal organizations.

Adjunct Faculty

Northwest Indian College
Olympia, USA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Instructed Political Science 118-Rights of Indian Tribes class twice a week (3 hours instruction) to Nisqually NWIC students according to curriculum on class syllabus.
  • Read and prepared for class lecture for class including preparing power-point presentations, finding visual media, and locating guest speakers.
  • Use of CANVAS and JIGS system used by NWIC to maintain attendance and grades.
  • Receive and grade papers handed in by students.

Regional Manager

Office of Indian Policy of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Tumwater, USA
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Assure tribal governments have equal access to DSHS programs through 7.01 Administrative Policy meetings between tribes and DSHS departments.
  • Provide 7.01 Administrative Policy training to state employees.
  • Advise and provide technical assistance to the Indian Policy Advisory (IPAC) committee, tribal governments, and Native American organizations.

Social Services Specialist III

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Bremerton, USA
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Assessment, service planning, casework, court, and team services on assigned cases.
  • Permanency planning inclusive of family, extended family, kin assessment, and service delivery activities.
  • Prepare and file dependency petitions and other legal documents related to implementation of permanent plans.

Social Services Coordinator

Wesley Housing Development Corporation
Alexandria, USA
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Coordinate services for residents for two of Wesley Housing’s apartment complexes. Services include employment assistance, programs to promote self-sufficiency, and social events.
  • Create and produce monthly newsletter for each apartment complex.
  • Record quantitative data on Family Metrics and AFAC data system to track services provided and people served.

Program Analyst

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Home Visiting Program (THV)
Washington, USA
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Synthesized, analyzed, and summarized grantee information for the THV program for various program and policy reasons, and draft documents for a variety of audiences.
  • Administered and updated website content regularly on the THV program page on ACF’s website in accordance with applicable federal standards.
  • Worked with Tribal Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Early Childhood (MIECHV) grantees and federal project officers to develop information products targeted at selected tribal audiences and stakeholders.
  • Business Strategy Consultants

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy and Administration

Walden University
01-2019

Master of Public Administration - Tribal Governance

Evergreen State College
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies

Evergreen State College
01-2010

Child Development Associate -

01-2007

Associate of Arts Degree - Indigenous Government

Nicola Valley Institute
01-2001

Skills

  • Partnership building
  • Problem analysis
  • Policy adherence
  • Complaint resolution
  • Public presentation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer retention
  • Customer care
  • Time management
  • Prioritization

Awards

2023, National Indian Health Board, Area/Regional Impact Award

Continuing Education

  • 2026 Indigenous Real Estate Essentials
  • 2026, San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
  • 2025, Squamish Nation Trades Center, Leadership Development Program
  • 2020, University of British Columbia, Project Management Certificate

Timeline

Director Member Services

Squamish Nation
02.2024 - Current

Tribal Affairs Administrator

Behavioral Health Administration of Washington Department of Social and Health Services
01.2021 - 02.2024

Adjunct Faculty

Northwest Indian College
01.2021 - 03.2021

Regional Manager

Office of Indian Policy of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
08.2017 - 12.2020

Social Services Specialist III

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
02.2017 - 07.2017

Social Services Coordinator

Wesley Housing Development Corporation
07.2016 - 01.2017

Program Analyst

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Home Visiting Program (THV)
10.2015 - 07.2016

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy and Administration

Walden University

Master of Public Administration - Tribal Governance

Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies

Evergreen State College

Child Development Associate -

Associate of Arts Degree - Indigenous Government

Nicola Valley Institute

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