Let’s Work Together

Thank you for your interest in my work! I take a limited number of clients per year, prioritizing projects and organizations that align with my expertise, and that are working to build a more just and inclusive environmental movement. I am most interested in collaborating on projects rooted in community, respect, and reciprocity and those that strengthen the efforts of Tribal Nations, Indigenous-led organizations, and coalitions. I receive inquiries from community members, nonprofits, students, foundations and philanthropic organizations, as well as public and private entities. I invite you to review my CV and LinkedIn Profile, which can be helpful for understanding my training, previous speaking engagements, and research.

Please get in touch at gemara(dot)gifford@gmail.com or by filling out the form below (it goes to the same inbox!)

Consultations are operated through my LLC, Mending Mountains Collective, a registered small business in Colorado.

Portfolio

Philanthropic Sector and Grant-Making

  • Native Americans in Philanthropy, Doris Duke Foundation, Native Voices Rising, The Catalyst Fund: Network for Landscape Conservation, The Peregrine Accelerator: Salazar Center, National Forest Foundation Collaborative Capacity Program 

Environmental Nonprofits

  • *Alaska Conservation Foundation, *World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Keystone Policy Center, Environmental Learning for Kids, Volunteers for Outdoors Colorado 

State Agencies 

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Colorado State Forest Service, **Sierra Nevada Conservancy 

Indigenous-led Nonprofits

  • IndigeLab Network, Indigenous Data Alliance, *Women of Bears Ears, *Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group, Micronesian Climate Change Alliance  

Tribal Nations and Inter-Tribal Organizations

  • Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, *Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council

Land Trusts

  • Montezuma Land Conservancy, The Land Trust Alliance 

Academia 

  • Colorado State University, University of Wyoming, Stanford University, Colorado Mountain College

*With Project Mosaic LLC, **With Returning Light Consulting

Send Me a Note!

I am currently booking into 2026, and will be considering new projects on a case-by-case basis in the fall of 2025. If I am unable to work with you, I would be happy to provide you with my referral list. Feel free to send me a message below, and I will get back to you within 2 business days. Thank you!