
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