Patrick Anderson (Tlingit) and Basla Andolsun (Turkish, mixed European) co-founded ndgenius to create a collaborative, culturally grounded learning model that advances Indigenous futures. In addition to his work as parliamentarian for NCAI, Patrick is a seasoned tribal executive, attorney, and instructor whose decades of leadership span health, corporate governance, and justice systems—including roles as CEO of regional Native organizations, Tribal Health Director, and board member for Sealaska Corporation and the Alaska Native Justice Center. Basla is an instructional systems designer with a background in sociology (BS, MS) who has been working with tribal nations since 2010. Together, they blend Indigenous pedagogy with learning technology to foster meaningful connection, peer mentorship, and practical problem-solving across tribal communities. Founded by Basla in 2019, put on hold during the pandemic, and re-emerging/restructuring in 2024, ndgenius is currently working on becoming a Native-owned business. To connect with Patrick or Başla or to read more about their professional backgrounds, visit them on LinkedIn.