Melyssa Navis-Dolan Cruz
Tribal Relations Specialist @ USDA Forest Service | Tribal Engagement Liaison expertise
- Role
- Tribal Relations Specialist at Usda Forest Service
- Location
- Reno, NV, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melyssa Navis-Dolan Cruz
Our mission at the U.S. Forest Service resonates deeply with my commitment to fostering robust tribal-federal relations, a pursuit I have been dedicated to for over seven years. My expertise in policy analysis and conflict resolution has been pivotal in navigating the intricacies of tribal consultations, ensuring cultural sensitivity, and adherence to legal frameworks such as the 2012 Planning Rule and the 2015 Land Management Planning Handbook.My recent engagement as a Tribal Engagement Liaison allowed our team to integrate tribal perspectives in land management plans across multiple regions, reinforcing the organization\'s dedication to meaningful collaborations. This role capitalized on my analytical skills and proficiency in Tribal Consultation and Coordination, which I previously sharpened as a Program Analyst, where we worked alongside tribal entities to weave their insights into our planning processes, enhancing our collective understanding and respect for shared lands.
Experience
Tribal Relations Specialist
Sep 2018 — Present · Sparks, NV, US
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Masters of Arts, Environmental and Urban Geography
2007 — 2008
De Paul University
Bachelors of Science, Public Policy Analysis
1999 — 2001
Lane Tech College Prep High School
Wright City College
1993 — 1996
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