Savannah Baber
(Chickahominy Indian Tribe and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina)
Program Manager for Indigenous Leadership Initiatives
Savannah Baber is from the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She grew up in Raleigh, NC, but her family frequently traveled up and down I-95 to stay connected to their tribal communities in Charles City, Virginia and Robeson County, North Carolina.
Savannah earned her B.A. in English and Politics at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, and she remains a proud Demon Deacon even though she is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Go Deacs, always/Go Heels, sometimes!
Savannah previously worked at Wake Forest as the Assistant Director for the university's Intercultural Center, and she loved producing co-curricular programming for students. Most recently, Savannah was the Virginia Indian Program Coordinator at Virginia Humanities; in that role, she enjoyed partnering with the tribal nations across the state to promote, preserve, and produce indigenous knowledge.
Outside of work, Savannah enjoys traveling, going to brunch with friends, and watching bad (but really good) reality TV. She resides in Winston-Salem, NC and insists that it's the most underrated city in the state.
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Native Youth Grantmakers in Seattle
The 2026 Native Youth Grantmakers (NYG) convened together for the first time on the homelands of our Coast Salish relatives. Beyond gaining new relatives and networking at every turn, the retreat’s agenda included courses in personal development, cultural grounding, and exploring each participant’s role as members of their respective communities and their new place within the philanthropic sector.
Native Americans in Philanthropy Announces Third Cohort of Native Youth Grantmakers
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 Native Youth Grantmakers. These extraordinary and highly accomplished young individuals are the embodiment of passion, excellence, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in their communities. As we welcome this new cohort, we celebrate their achievements, their futures, and their dedication to advancing Native-led philanthropy.
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It's Always A Good Day To Be Indigenous: How NAP Staff Honor Indigenous Peoples Day
This Indigenous Peoples Day, we are proud to center the voices of our staff—community leaders from across Indian Country—who share what this day means to them.
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Elevating Indigenous Voices in the 21st Century Child Welfare Research Agenda
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Transforming Philanthropy Together: Highlights from the 2025 HIP-NAP Joint Conference
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