Wendy Thompson (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), Director of Tribal Relations
Wendy has spent the past two decades advocating for Native students at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. She has been instrumental in building the University's systems of accompaniment for Native students in alignment with the mission. Her work includes supporting 91³Ô¹ÏÍø in understanding and acknowledging itself not just as having a mission, but being a mission, one with a unique history and relationships with tribal communities.Contact Wendy at thompson@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-5544
Barbara Gongyin (Spokane Tribal Member, Makah Tribe Descendent), Coordinator of Native Student Accompaniment
Barbara has a history of providing management and support of a variety of projects across sectors, including health and wellness, organizational management, economic development, justice, and education. With a passion for making sure her community feels connected and welcome, she is honored to welcome Native students as they build their new community at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Contact Barbara at gongyin@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6447
Contact Barbara at gongyin@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6447