Mary Cathleen Wilson
(She/Her)
Covers:
Indigenous affairs & climate justice in the U.S. Southwest—water, energy and mining on tribal lands, public-records accountability, and the health/education impacts that follow.
Doesn't Cover:
If a story has a clear Indigenous climate/environmental justice or sovereignty/accountability nexus (e.g., water rights, permitting, mining/energy, public records, health impacts), I’m open to it.
Mary Cathleen Wilson’s Biography
Dedicated tribal engagement specialist with over 15 years of experience advancing education, health, climate resilience, and cultural sovereignty within Indigenous communities. As a proud Tohono O’odham woman, I build trust-based relationships with Native Nations, bridging academic institutions and tribal communities. Proven success in tribal liaison roles, community-based participatory research, climate journalism, and Indigenous education initiatives. Passionate about honoring tribal protocols, supporting Native students, and amplifying Indigenous voices through trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.