We are pleased and honored to announce that Jamie Ishcomer-Aazami, MPH, MSW, has joined IA2 as our newly created Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jamie, an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has extensive experience serving Indian Country at the regional and national level. Before joining the International Association of Indigenous Aging, she had the honor of working at organizations such as: the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), and the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) where she provided training and technical assistance to support Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations.Mrs. Ishcomer-Aazami most recently worked as a public health consultant, primarily supporting Tribal non-profits as they work to advance the health and well-being of elders and their families. Jamie is passionate about addressing health disparities for American Indians and Alaska Natives and is devoted to transdisciplinary problem solving and systems and performance improvement. You will be hearing much more about and from Jamie in the months ahead.
