Monica Wigman (Diné)

Monica Wigman (Diné) is a longstanding advocate for Indigenous leadership and philanthropic transformation, brings her wealth of experience in mainstream philanthropy to the forefront. As a program director for a Northern California community foundation, Monica developed and launched a grant program that mobilized disaster relief and recovery funding for Tribal communities and Tribal-led organizations affected by multiple disasters. This experience shaped her understanding of philanthropy as an Indigenous woman and the critical importance of Native Americans leading impact initiatives. As a member of the Navajo Nation, Monica leverages her lived experiences to advocate for transformative change within philanthropy.