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Tribal Relations & Technical Assistance

RD's Tribal Relations Office

The Rural Development Tribal Relations office is a part of the Innovation Center's Strategic Engagement Division, which ensures relevant programs and policies are efficient, easy to understand, accessible, and developed in consultation with the American Indians and Alaska Native constituents they impact. For inquires about Rural Development’s programs and services for Tribes email us at aian@usda.gov

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Meet the Tribal Relations Team

Tedd Buelow

Tedd Buelow
Tribal Relations Team Lead and Tribal Coordinator

Phone: 720-544-2911
Email: tedd.buelow@usda.gov

Melissa Sturdivant

Melissa Sturdivant
Tribal Relations Specialist

Phone: 325-245-1781
Email: melissa.sturdivant@usda.gov 

Gabriel Jackson

Gabriel Jackson
Tribal Relations Specialist

Phone: 202-941-6981
Email: gabriel.jackson@usda.gov 

Gentri White

Gentri White
Tribal Relations Specialist

Email: gentri.white@usda.gov