Meet the Tribal Relations Team

 
Wendy Thompson

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

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
 

 
Daniel Campobasso

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