Jennifer Parisien’s primary role is to assist tribes with project development, grant management, and strengthening financial management.

Prior to serving in her capacity, Jennifer was a financial analyst for the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. She also has over seven years of experience working as a legislative policy analyst at the Native American Finance Officers Association where she advocated for tribal government inclusion in the areas of accounting, finance, and economic development. Jennifer is a graduate of Minnesota State University with a Bachelors in Finance and holds a Masters in Finance from Johns Hopkins University.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and competitively golfing with her husband. Jennifer is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.