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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI), Democratic Chairman of the House Native American Caucus, praised the appointment of Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs. Since 1998, Teehee has served as Senior Adviser to Congressman Kildee on Native American issues. In her new position, Teehee will serve on the White House Domestic Policy Council and will advise President Barack Obama on issues relating to Indian Country.
“President Obama has made an excellent choice in Kim Teehee. I have worked with Kim for over a decade, and I have always found her to be a thoughtful, dedicated and passionate advocate for our Native American population. The President has made it clear that he is committed to strengthening the relationship between the United States and tribal nations and I am confident that Kim will be instrumental in achieving that goal. I congratulate Kim on this exciting opportunity and I commend the President on his choice,” said Congressman Kildee.
In Teehee’s role as Senior Advisor to Congressman Kildee, she advises over 100 Members of the bi-partisan Native American Caucus. She writes speeches, testimony, and legislation relating to Native American issues and works closely with House leadership, Committee, and Senate staff. She also coordinates with tribal leaders and organizations from across the country.
A member of the Cherokee Nation, Teehee served as Director of Native American Outreach for the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Clinton’s second inauguration in 1996. Prior to that, Teehee worked for the Democratic National Committee as Deputy Director of Native American Outreach at the Committee’s first Indian desk. She has also held various positions with the Cherokee Nation, including serving as Court Clerk for the District Court, Law Clerk for the Office of the Principal Chief, and Law Clerk for the Division of Law and Justice.
Teehee comes from a Cherokee speaking family. She grew up in Claremore, Oklahoma, but was born in Chicago, Illinois, where her parents moved as part of a federal relocation assistance program for American Indians. She holds an undergraduate degree from Northeastern State University and a J.D. from the University of Iowa, College of Law. While in law school, Teehee was honored with the Bureau of National Affairs Award and served in leadership positions in the National Native American Law Student Association, the American Indian Student Association and the Iowa Native American Law Student Association.
“President Obama has made an excellent choice in Kim Teehee. I have worked with Kim for over a decade, and I have always found her to be a thoughtful, dedicated and passionate advocate for our Native American population. The President has made it clear that he is committed to strengthening the relationship between the United States and tribal nations and I am confident that Kim will be instrumental in achieving that goal. I congratulate Kim on this exciting opportunity and I commend the President on his choice,” said Congressman Kildee.
In Teehee’s role as Senior Advisor to Congressman Kildee, she advises over 100 Members of the bi-partisan Native American Caucus. She writes speeches, testimony, and legislation relating to Native American issues and works closely with House leadership, Committee, and Senate staff. She also coordinates with tribal leaders and organizations from across the country.
A member of the Cherokee Nation, Teehee served as Director of Native American Outreach for the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Clinton’s second inauguration in 1996. Prior to that, Teehee worked for the Democratic National Committee as Deputy Director of Native American Outreach at the Committee’s first Indian desk. She has also held various positions with the Cherokee Nation, including serving as Court Clerk for the District Court, Law Clerk for the Office of the Principal Chief, and Law Clerk for the Division of Law and Justice.
Teehee comes from a Cherokee speaking family. She grew up in Claremore, Oklahoma, but was born in Chicago, Illinois, where her parents moved as part of a federal relocation assistance program for American Indians. She holds an undergraduate degree from Northeastern State University and a J.D. from the University of Iowa, College of Law. While in law school, Teehee was honored with the Bureau of National Affairs Award and served in leadership positions in the National Native American Law Student Association, the American Indian Student Association and the Iowa Native American Law Student Association.
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