(Montaukett/Shinnecock) is Senior Program Director, Theater at NEFA where nákum directs the National Theater Project. They hold BA and MA degrees in Theatre and a JD from WSU Law School. Nákum worked as a Stage Manager at ETA in Chicago, including “Checkmates” directed by Woodie King, Jr. Nákum practiced Environmental Justice law for 10 years. Quita is a Senior Fellow of the Environmental Leadership Program; a 2016 alum of artEquity’s Facilitator Training; and an AGM Diversity Fellowship alum. Quita is a member of the Grantmakers in the Arts Board of Directors, a Steering Committee member of WAA’s Advancing Indigenous Performance program, and a speaker on both supporting Indigenous Artists and Racial Equity. Nákum continues to support racial equity and tribal sovereignty at all levels of theater and grantmaking.