Collette Brown-Rodriguez, MBA in

Collette Brown-Rodriguez, MBA

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Director, Strategic Community and Tribal Relations at Avantus
📍 Greater Tucson Area, United States

Collette is a strategic leader at Avantus, focusing on sustainable natural resource and energy development. With an Executive MBA from the University of Arizona, she specializes in fostering strategic partnerships with Native Nations. People who have worked with her describe her as an instrumental and invaluable leader, especially in sensitive negotiations.

As a member of the Navajo Nation, Collette is passionate about Indigenous empowerment and supporting Native-led community organizations. She actively honors the rich history of Native American military service and enjoys mentoring fellow University of Arizona alumni in their professional journeys.

Her late grandfather, John Brown Jr. , was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers whose code was vital to the U. S. in World War II.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director, Strategic Community and Tribal Relations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Tucson Area, United States
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Tribal Relations
Her career is dedicated to building strategic partnerships and ensuring positive outcomes for industry and Native American communities.
Sustainable Development
Focuses on creating culturally and environmentally responsible strategies for the energy, mining, and natural resource sectors.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Director, Strategic Community and Tribal Relations
Avantus
7-2024
Director, Tribal Development
Avantus
3-2022
Director, Tribal Relations
Avantus
1-2024
Member Board of Directors
S&K Electronics, Inc.
6-2022 - 2-2025
Member Board Of Directors
Apollo Silver Corp.
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Media appearances

Avantus Partners with Navajo United Way to Invest $100,000 Annually in the LeChee Chapter with New Red Antelope Community Fund. Featured in Navajo United Way
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Education
Executive MBA
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
Graduate Certificate
Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program
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