Christina Kracher

Christina Kracher (she/her) is a proud member of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana. She brings nearly 15 years of experience and public service in federal Indian law and policy advancing the self-determination, sovereignty and wellbeing of Tribal Nations. She is passionate about creating pathways for the next generation of Native leaders, weaving her legal and policy expertise with a deep commitment to community, culture and future-building for Native youth. As Senior Advisor for Policy and Programs, Christina will guide CNAY program design and implementation, build strategic partnerships and work to ensure Native youth voices shape the policies that impact their lives. 

Prior to joining CNAY, Christina served as an Attorney-Advisor within the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice, where she advised senior decision-makers on complex issues ranging from Indian education and environmental matters to public safety. Christina previously served at the Department of the Interior as Senior Advisor to the Director at the Bureau of Indian Education and as Attorney-Advisor for the Office of the Solicitor where she focused on land, environment and gaming. 

Christina’s current focus is on AI governance in Indian Country, centering sovereignty, cultural and intellectual property safeguards, and accountability. At CNAY, she aims to empower future Tribal leaders to shape the AI landscape for their Nations and ensure that AI governance is designed by Indian Country, for Indian Country.