Nikki Pieratos, NDN Fund Managing Director, is a citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Nikki is responsible for the leadership, management, and growth of NDN Fund, which provides financing for large-scale Indigenous development projects that align with Indigenous economic regenerative principles. Nikki is an accomplished leader in community development finance with ten years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree in history and education from Fitchburg State University and a Master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago.