Jennifer (Jen) Long took the role of executive director of NativeHope in July 2019 after serving 11 years at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD. Since then, Jen has piloted the organization to better realize its mission to address the injustice done to Native Americans. Through storytelling and impactful programs that bring healing and inspire hope, the organization dismantles barriers.
Jen has proven herself a savvy content marketer who understands how to leverage modern media tools to extend the organization’s reach. In addition, she has expanded Native Hope’s reputation through strategic relationship-building and partnerships. Some of these partnerships are the Red Ribbon Skirt Society and Feeding America. In addition, the Human Rights Campaign featured the organization on its website in November 2021 for Native American Month.
An enrolled member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Jen brings passion and meaning to her organization and now brings this same passion to the SHC Board as sitting Vice President.