Ms. Young will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s success in close collaboration with the Executive Board, Board of Directors, and participating tribes.

Ms. Young comes from Lakota ancestors, and grew up in Valley Center, CA surrounded by several Southern California Reservations. Ms. Young and her three daughters have participated in various sports and activities. She attended Orange Glen High School and Brigham Young University studying pre-law and English. Ms. Young was involved in the founding of a non-profit in Utah that offers affordable competitive softball teams for rural communities. Ms. Young gained valuable experience in college athletics and professional sports. As the Director of Operations and Equipment for Brigham Young University’s softball program, she was part of the coaching staff when BYU won three West Coast Conference titles, as well as when the Cougars made appearances at the NCAA Tournament each of those years. Recently, working with the San Diego Padres as their Project Manager of Ballpark Operations, she oversaw the day-to-day operations of Petco Park and managed over $50 million in renovations.