Jamie Lee Marks

About Jamie Lee Marks

I’m a seasoned policy wonk, external affairs strategist, and cultural anthropologist with a strong track record of building and maintaining relationships across federal, Tribal, state, local, and international sectors. I specialize in policy development and advocacy, strategic partnerships, communications, and partnership management. I am motivated by a desire to ensure the U.S. government implements programs and policies in a way that fully honors Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and that better fulfills its trust responsibility to Native Nations. With over a decade of teaching and mentoring experience, I’m also passionate about guiding individuals and advising leaders while maintaining a focus on integrity and collaborative decision making.

Experience

1. Vice President of Policy and Advocacy

   National Indian Health Board

   Nov 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

  2003 — 2007

• University of Florida

  Master of Arts - MA, Cultural Anthropology

  2010 — 2012

• University of Cambridge

  CELTA, Certification in English Language Teaching to Adults

  2007 — 2007

• University of Florida

  Coursework Complete (PhD), Cultural Anthropology

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Urban Studies
• Grant Management
• Cultural Diplomacy
• Program Evaluation
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Policy Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Statistics
• Program Development
• Research
• Latin American Studies
• Public Relations
• Communication
• Project Coordination
• Program Management
• Pedagogy
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Travel Coordination
• University Teaching
• Events Coordination
• Social Media
• Field Work
• Qualitative Research
• Curriculum Design
• Critical Thinking
• Field Research
• International Travel
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Fundraising
• Spss
• Course Development
• Gender Studies
• Research Design