Tara Sweeney

Tara Sweeney is an Alaskan Native leader and policy expert known for her work in advancing Indigenous rights and economic development. She served as the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where she focused on supporting Native communities through land, education, and governance initiatives. With a background in business and government, Sweeney also held leadership roles in Native organizations and the private sector. Her efforts aim to promote self-sufficiency, sovereignty, and economic opportunity for Indigenous peoples across Alaska and the broader United States.