THE FUTURE IS REMATRIATED ECONOMIES.

We are centering rematriation.

Most economic initiatives often fail to recognize the unique responsibilities and expertise carried by Indigenous people. This oversight has left a gap in capital markets, fund management, and financial decision-making—one that must be addressed if we are to build a strong economy.

We are rebalancing Indigenous wisdom to uplift and inform the economy by bringing women as caretakers and leaders into the financial and economic systems - Women and diverse fund management teams deliver better financial returns than their peers — up to 20% higher net internal rate of return. By honoring the power of feminine wisdom in decision-making, we can strengthen economies rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and self-determination.

We know another economy is possible.

In 2021, it was reported by Bay Street Capital Holdings that women were in a position to raise only 2% of $330 billion in venture capital. Of that 2%, less than 0.50% went to Black women, approximately 0.51% went to Latino founders, roughly 0.71% went to Asian women, and a meager 0.004% went to Indigenous founders.

A program designed to increase representation of Indigenous knowledge in investment.

REA is a holistic apprenticeship designed to meet apprentices where they are, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and networks to become leaders in finance and fund management for the next economy.

Mission

To increase representation of Indigenous wisdom in asset and fund management. We do this by providing technical investment training, coaching, and job placement through a lens of Rematriation

Vision

To strengthen more leadership and presence in the financial and investment sectors, ensuring they have the resources, influence, and opportunities to build lasting economic power.

Our Team

Melissa Begay

Program Manager

Cecily Engelhart

Lead Coach + Facilitator

Jacqueline Jennings

Investor In Residence

Vanessa Roanhorse

Program Administrator

Elyse Dempsey

Senior Project Manager

Mateo Perez

Marketing + Design Manager

Justine Correa

Project Support

Olivia Roanhorse

Research + Evaluation Lead

Casey Long

Research + Evaluation Support

Shawna Douma

Research + Evaluation Support


Ecosystem Partners

Liz Gamboa
New Mexico Community Capital

Advisory Partner

Jaime Gloshay
Common Future

Advisory Partner