Grounded in Indigenous values, annual earnings from the Seacoast Trust fund a different kind of conservation, understanding that people and communities are inseparable components of a healthy environment. If we want thriving rivers and forests, we need mechanisms that shift power and resources to the people living here.
Spruce Root is the fiscal sponsor of the Seacoast Trust, which is overseen by committees and positions appointed by the Spruce Root board of directors.
Meet the Seacoast Trust Investment Committee
Leilani Wilson Walkush
Ka Kugesh Leilani Wilson Walkush, Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer for Breakwater Investment Group; Goldbelt Board of Directors Secretary; Goldbelt Heritage Foundation Board Vice President.
Laird Jones
Chi’cut Laird Jones, Kavilco Incorporated Board of Directors, Kasaan Haida Heritage Foundation Board of Directors.
Anthony Mallott
Gunnuk’ Anthony Mallott, Former Sealaska President and Chief Executive Officer; ANCSA Regional Association member and Treasurer; Spruce Root Board of Directors; SSP Steering Committee.
Kevin O’Neal-Smith
Yaa sh kanda.ets’ Kevin O’Neal-Smith, Impact Strategist for Adasina Social Capital, Haa Yakaawu Financial Corporation Board of Directors, X’aaká HÃt Point House Revitalization Advisory Board
Micah S. McNeil
Watsdáa Micah S. McNeil, Investment Committee member
Alana Peterson
Gah Kith Tin Alana Peterson (ex officio), Spruce Root Executive Director; Sitka Sound Science Center Board of Directors; Outer Coast Board of Trustees.
