Peter brings over 7 years of specialized expertise at the intersection of public policy, energy, and climate initiatives. With a Master’s in Environmental and Energy Policy from the University of Colorado (with specialization in program evaluation and metrics design) and a BS in Public Health from James Madison University, he excels in transforming complex policy landscapes into actionable strategies that communities and governments can implement effectively.

His hands-on experience includes developing comprehensive metrics and evaluation frameworks for the Tribal Energy Rebates Program, where he created mechanisms to measure program effectiveness and ensure accountability. Peter has also facilitated regional climate planning initiatives, conducting outreach and engagement with Tribes and local governments while developing key performance indicators and strategic approaches that ensure meaningful community participation. His extensive policy research and analysis background enables him to translate dense regulatory environments into clear, strategic recommendations that guide decision-making at federal, state, and tribal levels.

Peter’s unique combination of analytical rigor and commitment to inclusive, equity-centered outreach makes him invaluable in helping communities navigate environmental policy implementation while maintaining justice and community priorities at the forefront of every initiative.

Areas of Expertise: Policy Analysis | Program Evaluation | Metrics Design | Stakeholder Engagement | Climate Planning | Tribal Program Support

Lisa brings invaluable lived experience and professional expertise as our dedicated Tribal Relations specialist and proud member of the Paiute Tribe. Her deep cultural understanding, combined with extensive hands-on experience in grants management, tribal outreach, hazard mitigation planning, and broader tribal affairs, makes her essential to ensuring Navari’s partnerships with tribal nations genuinely honor sovereignty and cultural values in practice, not just principle.

As the only Native member of Navari’s core team, Lisa serves a critical role beyond her technical expertise—she ensures that cultural competency and respect for tribal protocols remain central to every engagement. Her authentic connections within tribal communities and her nuanced understanding of the complex political, cultural, and historical contexts that shape tribal decision-making enable the kind of meaningful, trust-based engagement that goes far beyond consultation to genuine partnership. Lisa specializes in developing communication and outreach strategies that resonate with tribal leadership and community members, managing grant processes specific to the unique requirements of tribal programs, and ensuring that every Navari project respects tribal self-determination while supporting communities in achieving their environmental and energy goals.

Lisa’s commitment goes beyond professional responsibility—as a Native woman working in this space, she takes personally the trust that tribal communities place in Navari, and works tirelessly to ensure that trust is honored through culturally respectful, sovereignty-centered approaches to every partnership.

Areas of Expertise: Tribal Relations | Community Engagement | Grants Management | Cultural Competency & Protocol | Hazard Mitigation | Tribal Affairs | Stakeholder Communication | Sovereignty-Centered Approaches