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 thompsonw@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
Daniel Campobasso (Colville Tribe), Student Coordinator
A 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate, Daniel supports Native students, helping create a welcoming environment at the Native House that aligns with the University's Mission. Prior to this, Daniel worked as a client services coordinator at BDA, LLC, collaborating with major league baseball teams and corporate partners on a variety of promotional projects. With a background in project management and client relations, Daniel is passionate about supporting and guiding Native students through their academic journey at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Contact Daniel at campobasso@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-5544
Contact Daniel at campobasso@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-5544