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SEE Renewal, LLC, is led by its founder, Amy James Wilson. Amy is an accomplished and dedicated professional with nearly ten years of experience working at all levels of government, including tribal, federal, state, and local government. She has experience working with private-sector businesses, industry representatives, and intermediary stakeholders on a range of projects and issues relating to land use, energy development, tribal and off-reservation communities, economic development, local and regional planning, and organizational management.

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Amy Wilson

Founder & Principal Consultant

SEE Renewal is led by its founder, Amy Wilson. Amy has over 12 years of experience in government and proven success in developing and nurturing working relationships with tribal nations and key stakeholders. Prior to SEE Renewal, Amy worked for the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), Department of the Interior (DOI), where served tribes as a key advisor and technical lead on a range of tribal led initiatives, supported the administrative functions of two federal grant programs and provided project based technical assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on issues involving agency oversight and compliance.

She has presented at various conferences over the last several years, including the National Tribal Land Association (NTLA) Tribal Land Staff National Conference, Reservation Economic Summit (RES), DOI Partners in Action, Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Annual Conference and the BIA Indian Energy and Minerals Steering Committee on topics involving tribal economies, land-use, zoning and land trespass. Amy also served as a Training Instructor and Technical Assistant for the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center (NLC).

“Skills, knowledge bases, and traditions are assets that are highly valuable and can be leveraged to benefit the tribal nation….”

– Amy J. Wilson, Founder & Principal Consultant

“Skills, knowledge bases, and traditions are assets that are highly valuable and can be leveraged to benefit the tribal nation….”

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Amy holds a master’s degree in Resources Law from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, and a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado Denver. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Colorado State University and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from San Juan College. Amy also completed the National Certified Public Manager Program and holds the nationally accredited public manager certification.
Her knowledge of Indian country and tribal government developed through several years of formal education, training, and professional experience. While obtaining her degree in resources law, she studied federal Indian law. She focused her urban and regional planning master’s thesis on tribal and federal authorities over native land and mineral resources. Amy worked at the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs (AS-IA) for five years. During her tenure with the DOI, she served as a legal documentation specialist, senior regulatory policy analyst, and, finally, program analyst.
While at the IEED, Amy gained invaluable experience, she worked on many high-level and complicated projects involving tribal economies, American Indian lands and resources, on-reservation energy development, and program management. During her career, she has developed a record of successful demonstrations of her expert knowledge about multijurisdictional environments, government processes, policy, land use, economic development, and energy.In 2019, Amy relocated to her home state of New Mexico to start SEE Renewal. She now resides in Albuquerque with her dog, Stuart.

Amy Wilson of SEE Renewal helped us turn our vision into a comprehensive plan that honors our Tribe’s land and culture while addressing complex challenges like climate change, water supply, various types of land ownership, housing, and more. SEE facilitated a robust public participation component to ensure our people had several opportunities to contribute to the planning process, which is vital to any successful plan.

Allie HostlerHoopa Land Commission; Hoopa Valley Tribe, California

MIC owes a debt of gratitude to Ms. Wilson for her dedication and strong personal interest and commitment to the Metlakatla Indian Community. Over the years, she assisted MIC in developing multiple significant plans and supported MIC in implementing those plans. She also assisted us in building internal capacity by providing excellent mentorship to MIC’s staff. Amy is a fierce advocate, an empowering partner, and a skilled planner and analyst. Her authenticity and good-hearted nature have earned our trust. As Mayor of the Metlakatla Indian Community, I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Amy Wilson for her tireless work ethic, talent, and sterling character.

Karl S. Cook Jr. Mayor/City Manager (2017-2019); Metlakatla Indian Community, Alaska

Ms. Wilson assisted MIC while working for the Office of Indian Energy. She helped us identify the planning needs of the Tribe and develop the planning documents that would be necessary to equip MIC with the resources needed to accomplish future goals. I worked directly with Ms. Wilson, developing the Tribe’s Emergency Preparedness Response Plan, the Strategic Plan, and the Land Use Development Plan. At the end of the process, I can honestly say that I find myself a much stronger technical writer and have increased skills in conducting effective outreach, research, and mediating large group work sessions. With Ms. Wilson’s mentorship, MIC now has a greater capacity to write professional documents for legislation, proposals, and public statements.

Genelle WinterClimate and Energy Grant Coordinator; Metlakatla Indian Community, Alaska

Ms. Wilson is very professional and articulate in her work ethic. She has the educational credentials and work experience to be a major component in the renewable energy field and in economic development planning for any entity that desires and needs professional help. Ms. Wilson worked with the Crow Tribe of Indians for four years while in her previous position. She has been instrumental in the early-stage development of the Tribe’s hydro-electric power plant. She has also assisted the Tribe by developing a strategic energy plan that includes solar and wind energy development projects. Ms. Wilson worked with me and other leaders to develop an economic plan for four major sites on the Crow Tribe Reservation. As the former Energy Director of the Crow Tribe of Indians, I recommend her.

Kenneth Enemy Hunterformer Energy Director of the Crow Tribe

It is rare to find a consultant who is able to work with and understand the cultural values and views of Native Americans. Ms. Wilson’s background in energy, economic development, and policy was extremely useful and valuable and her tireless efforts helped FMCV to focus and prioritize the needs of our community.

Wallace Youvella, Jr.Tribal Councilman, Hopi Tribe

Hoopa Land Commission; Hoopa Valley Tribe, California

Mayor/City Manager (2017-2019); Metlakatla Indian Community, Alaska

Subject-Matter Presentations And Publications

Tribal Land Staff National Conference Indian Land Tenure Foundation – Virtual Presenter – Spatial Analysis and Land-Use Planning	2021
10th Annual Tribal Land Staff National Conference Indian Land Tenure Foundation – Mystic Lake, MN Presenter – 90-Minute Session on Spatial Analysis and Land-Use Planning *Rescheduled for March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic	2020
Reservation Economic Summit National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development – Las Vegas, NV Panel Speaker – Economic Development and Zoning	2018
2017 Partners in Action Conference U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) – Mystic Lake, MN Panel Speaker – Land Use and Zoning	2017
Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Annual Conference NAFOA – San Francisco, CA Panel Speaker – Land Use	2017
Indian Energy and Minerals Steering Committee Bureau of Indian Affairs – Denver, CO Panel Speaker – Land Trespass	2017
Reservation Economic Summit National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development – Las Vegas, NV Panel Speaker – Comprehensive Planning and Economic Competitiveness	2017
Tribal Organizations and Energy Development: Recognized Sovereignty, Regulations, and Planning Master’s Thesis University of Colorado Denver, College of Architecture and Planning Copyright held by Amy J. Wilson	2016

Personal Note

I am thrilled to have started SEE Renewal and I look forward to continuing to do the work that I love. I’m excited to build a strong team, meet new people, grow relationships, gain new experiences and to keep learning from those around me by gaining new perspectives of a world that I’m so blessed and proud to be a part of.

I feel incredibly grateful for the life experiences and learning opportunities that I’ve had to this point. SEE Renewal is the next phase in my personal and professional journey. Starting SEE Renewal is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Not only because of the pandemic, but also because of the many challenges that go along with starting a company from scratch. There are so many emotions involved in trying to build something from nothing – moments of self-doubt and others of “it’s gonna be okay.”

But I have comfort in knowing that I started SEE Renewal for the right reasons and that I’m doing the right thing. I’m fully committed the work that I do and completely dedicated to the people that I serve. Most importantly, I’m secure in knowing that SEE Renewal is built on a foundation of respect, honesty, and expertise.

I’m genuinely grateful for your interest in SEE Renewal. I’m always excited to discuss new projects, consider complex challenges and brainstorm ideas with potential clients. I encourage you to reach out to me to learn more about what we do at SEE Renewal and to see if we might be the right fit for you.

Sincerely,
Amy J. Wilson

SEE Renewal, LLC
Founder and Principal Consultant

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Hoopa Land Commission; Hoopa Valley Tribe, California

Mayor/City Manager (2017-2019); Metlakatla Indian Community, Alaska

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