JONATHON MAZA KUTE SWITTERS
FOUNDER & CMO
Jonathon is WHIN's organizer, strategist, and governance advocate focused on institutional accountability, ethical leadership, and Indigenous self determination. He is the Founder of the Western Hemisphere Indigenous Network (WHIN) and the Chief of Media Operations for Next Level Collaborations (NLC), where he supports Native-focused initiatives in education, environmental stewardship, media, and community-based economic development. His work emphasizes strengthening Indigenous-led institutions by aligning partnerships, organizational growth, leadership, and financial practices with measurable community impact.
Jonathon serves as the Director of the Tribal Anti-Corruption League (TACL), an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to transparency, oversight, and the protection of community interests within tribal, nonprofit, and advocacy institutions. brings extensive experience in nonprofit and institutional analysis, including multi-year reviews of IRS Form 990 filings, executive compensation structures, asset growth, and governance practices across Native-focused organizations. His advisory approach centers on ethical leadership, conflict-of-interest prevention, and community trust.
He has advised and collaborated with tribal communities, schools, recovery networks, and cultural organizations on community-driven economic models, including local asset under management frameworks that prioritize community ownership, sustainability, and long-term stewardship. In addition to his governance work, Jonathon is an educator, public speaker, and cultural practitioner who uses media and storytelling to engage youth and elevate Indigenous voices.
