Driven by a profound calling to uplift his community, Joe Eltobgi, an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa (TMBC), has consistently leveraged his skills and experience to advance critical missions. His dedication is evident in his past leadership roles, where he has spearheaded significant initiatives focused on strengthening governance, expanding educational opportunities, and implementing comprehensive poverty-reduction strategies that address systemic issues.

A pivotal experience in Eltobgi’s journey was his leadership of Pathways to Prosperity (P2P), a tribally chartered nonprofit where he worked tirelessly implementing his tribe’s ambitious 10-year poverty-reduction plan. This role profoundly shaped his understanding of the unique challenges facing Native nations, knowledge he later applied to craft the successful framework for TMBC’s Pride of the Great Plains, which achieved presidential Promise Zone designation in 2016.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Eltobgi’s commitment to service extends to elected leadership within the TMBC Tribal Government, where he served two consecutive terms and as chairman of the Judicial Board. In this capacity, he advocated for the strengthening of court rules and procedures, and for improved tribal policy to enhance self-governance.

A graduate of the Native Nation Rebuilders program, Eltobgi continually seeks to deepen his understanding of innovative tribal governance and fortify his leadership capabilities. His academic foundation, including an MBA and a bachelor’s in management, provides him with the strategic insight necessary to guide impactful projects that resonate with a profound sense of mission and purpose.

His work is more than merely a profession to him; it’s a powerful means to answer a profound calling and contribute to the enduring strength and sovereignty of Native nations.