The Eastern Region Training and Technical Assistance Center, a resource of the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), serves Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the eastern half of the continental United States. Combined, our team of staff and consultants have many years of experience working in Native communities and with ANA, enabling us to provide you the highest quality training and assistance.
Meet Your Training and Technical Assistance Providers
Rondelle Clay
Regional Director
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Ms. Clay has been a trainer, technical assistance provider and impact evaluator for ANA since 2000. She has a diverse professional background in planning, management, education and administration. For the twenty years prior to working for Native American Management Services, Ms. Clay’s career was focused within Indian education in an Administrative role for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Candi Carmi
Technical Assistance Specialist
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Ms. Carmi has worked for the Eastern T/TA Center since 2005 where she has been an ANA grant reviewer, a trainer, and an impact evaluator. She provides project planning and development, pre-application, and post award technical assistance to tribes and organizations within the region. In addition, she has assisted in the development of training materials for ANA applicants.
Dawn David
Training Specialist
Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
Ms. David began as an ANA Grant Reviewer before starting with the Eastern Region T/TA Center in 2012. As the Training Specialist, her main duties include curriculum development, conducting trainings, and providing technical assistance to Eastern Region’s applicants and grantees. Ms. David’s background includes experience working on community-based projects, research, and indigenous rights issues.
Marissa Carmi
Outreach and Technology Specialist
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Ms. Carmi is the newest addition to the Eastern Region team. A William and Mary graduate with a degree in English Literature and Literary and Cultural Studies, Ms. Carmi directed her coursework to focus on Native American literature and culture. Through her role, she is happy to keep Native tribes and organizations informed of programs they can utilize in the betterment of their communities.
Ann Hull
Administrative Coordinator
Ann Hull is the Administrative Coordinator for the Eastern Region Training and Technical Assistance Center. Her tasks include logistical arrangements for meetings, pre-registration, travel arrangements, and materials preparation. Ann has been with the Eastern Region TTAC since 2012.
Our Consultants
Technical Advisors
- Christine Celentano
- Kesley Edmo
- Russell Hieb
- Paul Mackety
- David Sullivan
- Jim St. Arnold
Peer Advisors
- Ivan Sorbel
- Ann Tucker
REGIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS
