2011 Conference Speakers

Beverly Wright

Chief Elected Official and Chairperson, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah

As the chief elected official and chairperson of an 11-member Tribal Council, Beverly Wright maintained the integrity and goals of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah as per the Tribal Constitution. She served as chairperson from 1991 to 2005, and was the chief negotiating official with all federal, state and contracting agencies, other tribes or tribal organizations, and any other legal entities wishing to enter into agreements with the tribe.

Under her term as chairperson, Wright saw the Wampanoag Tribe through the process of becoming self-governing with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service.  Wright continues to be involved in Indian issues for the betterment of her tribe and all Native people. 

Wright is currently the President of Soaring Feather LLC, an American Indian Consulting firm, and a board member of Aquinnah Cultural Center.