Holly Barton

Holly Barton is an experienced Economic Development Analyst at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community since January 2022, managing commercial business leases and land use designations while ensuring compliance with tribal and federal laws. Prior experience includes serving as a Legislative District Assistant for the Navajo Nation Council, where operational support was provided to Council Delegate Elmer P. Begay, and working as an Associate Outreach & Policy Planner for Cowlitz County, WA, where responsibilities included serving as the County Historic Preservation Officer. Additional roles include Tribal Climate Science Liaison at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, establishing relationships to address climate needs, and Ecologist for the Tohono O'odham Nation, where a promotion occurred from Natural Resources Technician. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Studies from Arizona State University.