Evon Peter is the executive director of the Indigenous Leadership Institute, chief executive officer of Gwanzhii, LLC, and former Chief of the Neetsaii Gwich’in from Arctic Village in northeastern Alaska. He has served as the Co-Chair of the Gwich’in Council International and on the Executive Board of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council. His experience includes work within the United Nations and Arctic Council forum representing Indigenous and environmental interests. Evon dedicates a significant portion of his time to youth leadership development, suicide prevention, community wellness, and gathering facilitation. He resides with his wife and three children in Fairbanks, Alaska.