We are a small 100% Native owned and operated company located just outside Olympia, Washington.  We are a collective of Native researchers and trainers with decades of experience in social services, criminal justice, education, health, housing, planning, human resources and management.  We conduct our training, research and consulting services for tribal and Native organizations.

NEW!  We will be presenting relevant leadership workshops at two upcoming conferences:

 IPMA - May 19, 2010 in Olympia

Native Learning Center's Summer Conference - June 8-9, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale

Other conferences we've presented at:

NINAETC - May 17-20, 2009 in Sacramento

NHRMA - September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Portland

Our Business

Because we work for and within tribal communities, we know your issues.  We are a small local company able to focus our top notch resources on you and take pride in our personalized service. 

We are an OMWBE certified company and licensed by Washington state.

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Meet Our Staff

Our company is a 100% Native owned and operated family business.  Our key staff is a mother and son team who strive to deliver the highest quality training and research services.

Jane M. Wood, MPA - President

Jane (Sisseton-Wahpeton) holds a master of public administration and a baccalaureate in business management.  She has nearly twenty years experience helping front-line through executive-level staff improve accountability, efficiency and productivity in their organizations.

She has previously served as an internal auditor, management consultant, researcher, training and communications manager, and as a curriculum developer for some of the largest agencies in Washington state.  She is the founder of Oyate Research and Training.

        View an annotated resume for Jane Wood

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       View student comments about Jane at Rate My Professor

Adam Wood - Director of Operations and Outreach

Adam (Sisseton-Wahpeton) has several years experience in customer service, sales and marketing.  He brings his strong organizational skills to Oyate Research and Training, where he handles all the day-to-day details and company administration.  He is currently pursuing his degree in communications and marketing.

Our Consultants

Oyate Research and Training also subcontracts with 19 highly skilled Native professionals across Washington.  Our consultants lead tribal organizations and departments and all have advanced degrees in their field. 

We are always looking for skilled Native instructors and researchers. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Oyate Research and Training, please complete an interest questionnaire here.