Meet our Founders
“We bring together lived experience, cultural knowledge, and professional expertise to strengthen people, organizations, and communities. We lead with curiosity, listen with respect, and work in relationship; learning together, designing together, and walking alongside those we serve.”
Pam James
“My life is dedicated to the healing of our people, inspiring others to embrace our history, culture, and resilience through the teachings and memories of our ancestors.”
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Pam James brings more than 4 decades of experience partnering with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, federal, state, and local governments, nonprofits, and communities throughout the United States, Canada, and Guam. Her work is grounded in Indigenous values, relationship-building, healing from historical and intergenerational trauma, and a lifelong commitment to strengthening Tribal leadership, healthy communities, and future generations.
Pam provides training, facilitation, technical assistance, and organizational development in Government-to-Government Relations, Tribal Leadership and Organizational Development, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma, Cultural Preservation, Team Development, and Community Wellness. She is a recognized trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience (ACEs/NEAR), helping thousands of leaders, professionals, organizations, and communities strengthen partnerships, build resilience, and foster culturally grounded healing.
Inspired by the teachings of her ancestors, Pam believes healing begins by remembering who we are.
Becoming a grandmother has deepened her commitment to ensuring that Tribal history, cultural teachings, traditional knowledge, and Tribal values are honored, preserved, and carried forward for generations to come. This commitment continues to guide both her professional work and her life’s purpose.
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Culture2Culture Training & Consulting
Email: c2c@hctc.com
Phone: 360-490-4588
Website: c2c.training or threesisters.consulting
Elizabeth Morris
“I help organizations strengthen relationships, develop leaders, and create healthier workplaces where people and purpose can thrive.”
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With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, organizational development, facilitation, and conflict resolution, I partner with organizations to improve communication, develop leaders, and create stronger systems of collaboration.
My work is grounded in a simple belief: lasting organizational change begins with meaningful conversation. When people feel heard, valued, and connected, trust grows—and organizations become more resilient, adaptive, and successful.
Through facilitation, mediation, strategic planning, and leadership development, I help organizations move from challenge to opportunity and from intention to meaningful action.
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Website: RisingTidessolutions.com
Lorraine Brave
“Whether working in a boardroom, a Tribal community, a classroom, or a retreat setting, Lorraine brings warmth, authenticity, thoughtful questions, practical tools, and just enough humor to remind people that meaningful work and joy can exist side by side.”
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Lorraine Brave, MSW is a Human Development Consultant, educator, facilitator, and founder of Brave Transitions. For more than 30 years, she has helped organizations, communities, and teams build on their strengths by creating environments where people feel safe to learn, reflect, collaborate, and grow. She believes that lasting change begins with relationships, curiosity, and a little laughter along the way.
Through Brave Transitions, Lorraine facilitates leadership retreats, strategic planning, team development, conference design, and workshops focused on resilience, communication, collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and organizational wellness. She has a unique ability to engage diverse groups, encourage meaningful dialogue, and help people discover common ground, even when the conversations are challenging.
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Brave Transitions
Email: BraveTransitions2@gmail.com
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