Collette Brown-Rodriguez, MBA

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Director, Strategic Community and Tribal Relations at Avantus

Greater Tucson Area, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Long-term Focused

Fast-paced

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

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.
Indigenous Empowerment
As a member of the Navajo Nation, she actively promotes and supports Native-led organizations and initiatives that uplift Indian Country.

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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Work History

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

Education

Executive MBA from University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
Graduate Certificate from Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program

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Exp : 10 Location : Greater Tucson Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Strategic Community and Tribal Relations at Avantus
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Insights For Selling To Collette

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Collette is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Collette

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Collette move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Collette take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Collette

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