Bio

Henry Jake Foreman MCRP is a specialist in facilitation, development, and implementation of engaging learning experiences for students of all ages and has created a variety of curricula around education, health, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Karuna Colectiva, a social enterprise that delivers the principles of engagement, innovation, and application through mentorship, bicycling, and cooperative economics. He is also the Program Director of New Mexico Community Capital and manages the Financial & Business Basics course that is designed to help build a solid foundation to form and grow business ideas with a personal financial plan for success. Participants learn the tools used to effectively conceptualize, plan and implement their financial goals and business ideas through this hands-on learning experiences with a community of peers and mentors. Henry recently developed the Digital Media & Marketing Basics course and just launched the Native Farmer In Residence program earlier this year. Indigenous methodologies and epistemologies guide his research approaches to working with youth trainers and communities to promote the health of our biosphere. Notable Achievements Henry completed the 6-month Native Entrepreneur in Residence program which helped him win the University of New Mexico’s Annual Business Plan Competition. He is also an Indian Country Digital trainer with the National Congress of American Indians and Grow with Google. In 2020, Mr. Foreman was recognized as an Innovative Financial Educator by Nusenda Credit Union. Henry is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory (Albuquerque, NM). Leadership Role for Equality Can’t Wait Henry will provide leadership and support implementing the Circle of Support strategy. He will co-design the digital training course curricula, support implementation as a lead trainer and facilitator, and help build the mentorship pool of talent for Native entrepreneurs. Mr. Foreman will amplify and support the project in all phases.