Creating the Space to Lead with Anathea Chino
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Gregory talks to Anathea Chino (she/her), Acomo Pueblo, on creating the space to lead while cultivating the courage to be exactly who you are. Anathea shares how she overcame struggles with imposter syndrome as a queer, Indigenous woman, and “introvert” who is now the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Advance Native Political Leadership.
As she advocates for representation for Native and queer individuals, Anathea shares how she developed the tenacity and grit to handle “so much rejection”, and how living in her truth inspired her 9-year-old cousin.
Finally, we investigate how embracing vulnerability and the fullness of our identities creates the space for connection and change - in politics, at home, and within marginalized communities.
Accessible American Sign Language (ASL) Video Version:
Accessibility services coordinated by a Deaf coordinator melissa kelley colibri.
ASL Interpretation by darryn rousseau hollifield and Stephanie Chao.
Executive Producer: Vanessa Shiliwala of Thrive Spice Media.
About Anathea:
Anathea Chino (she/her), Acoma Pueblo, is a Queer Indigenous woman working to create pathways that ensure women of color, Queer people and Indigenous people are visible and represented in the U.S. political landscape. Anathea has more than 18 years of experience as a political strategist, fundraiser, and operative at the tribal, state, and national levels.
Anathea co-founded and is the Executive Director of Advance Native Political Leadership, the first and only national Native organization aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of Native Americans and local and state elected leadership. Previously, she worked at Ultra Violet, Democracy Alliance, and Neiman Marcus.
Anathea was selected for the She The People's 20 for 2020, a list highlighting women of color and politics to watch in 2020. She currently serves on the National Board of Directors and Advisory Boards of Americans for Indian Opportunity, California Native Vote Project, Emergent Fund, and Inclusv. Anathea is a Co-Principal for the Women's Democracy Lab, a project created to radically re-imagine what leadership looks like and ensure Indigenous women and women of color can thrive in elected office, a co-founder of Indigenous Women Rise, and a founding Board Member and former President of Emerge New Mexico.
She also served as a mentor for the Fannie Lou Hamer fellowship through the Sandler Phillips center. During rare moments, you can find Anathea adventuring with her partner, their six-year-old and their adorable dog.