Speaker

Carla Vigue

Director of Tribal Relations at UW–Madison

Carla Vigue is the director of tribal relations at UW–Madison and a citizen of the Oneida Nation. Director Vigue focuses on building and nurturing relationships with the 12 Native Nations of Wisconsin and the organizations and entities created by tribal nations and communities. She leads the university’s initiatives, strategic engagement opportunities, and special projects with tribal nations and affiliated organizations. With more than twenty years of experience in community affairs and outreach, Director Vigue has devoted her career to building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for tribal communities to thrive. Before joining UW–Madison, Vigue’s experience included advocacy and public relations work on behalf of Native Nations in Washington, D.C. and nationally. In addition to working for the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, she also spent over a decade doing public affairs work for various Wisconsin state agencies. Vigue advocates for tribes to have a voice at the table, using education to create transformative opportunities for a positive impact. Her commitment is rooted in a fundamental philosophy instilled in her from an early age: the importance of community service, public service, and giving back.