Linnea Jackson is a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe in Northern California. For over 4 years, she has served as General Manager for the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD). HVPUD’s mission is to provide utility services that advance tribal strategies to grow economic development, build a strong foundation of utility infrastructure, and ensure a framework for quality growth and expansion on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and aboriginal territory. HVPUD manages the Tribe’s domestic and irrigation water systems, solid waste management, utility construction services, broadband and energy initiatives. Linnea’s goal is to help the tribe meet its resiliency goals, help strengthen tribal energy sovereignty and help our region meet climate adaptation goals and to help protect our environment and cultural resources for generations to come.