Executive Director
K.A. Gilliland
ka.gilliland@cnec-edu.org

Development Director
Margaret Raymond
margaret-raymond@cherokee.org

Board of Directors
The CNEC Board of Directors are appointed by the Cherokee Nation Principal Chief and confirmed by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council. The board is composed of individuals who represent the mission of the organization.

Dr. Marilyn Watt-Vice President
Dr. Shelley Butler-Allen-Secretary/Treaurer
Patsy Schramm Edgar-Member
Benny Smith-Member
Deacon Turner-Member

Honorary Board Members
Brad Carson
Chief Wilma Mankiller
Dwayne King

Advisory Committee
Chad “Corntassel” Smith- Principal Chief
Joe Grayson, Jr.-Deputy Principal Chief
Dr. Julia Coats- Chair, Tribal Council Education Committee
Jack Baker-Chair, Tribal Council Executive & Finance Committee
Cara Cowan Watts-Co-Chair, Tribal Council Executive & Finance Committee