LAS VEGAS (October 1, 2026) — Tribal Advisory Partners, a new advisory and consulting firm dedicated to serving Tribal nations, today announced its official launch. The firm provides advisory and consulting services, strategic planning, fractional executive support, and Tribal engagement guidance to help Tribal governments and enterprises navigate complex governance, economic, and operational challenges. Tribal Advisory Partners also works with private companies to help shape and strengthen their Tribal engagement strategies, bringing the same standard of cultural respect and trust to every partnership.
Tribal Advisory Partners was founded on a set of core commitments: protecting Tribal sovereignty, honoring the direction of the nations it serves, centering the needs of Tribal members, and building long-term relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and cultural respect.
“Sovereignty is not a legal abstract. It is the foundation of self-determination,” said Justin Barrett, Managing Partner of Tribal Advisory Partners and an enrolled member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. “We work to uphold, defend, and strengthen the inherent governmental authority of every Tribal nation we serve, and we’re proud to bring that same commitment to the private companies who want to build genuine, respectful relationships with Tribal nations.”
James Siva, Partner at Tribal Advisory Partners, and an enrolled member of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, said, “Our clients are the experts on their own communities, cultures, and futures. We listen deeply, follow their lead, and subordinate our preferences to their priorities. That philosophy applies whether we’re advising a Tribal government directly or helping a private partner understand how to engage with Tribal nations the right way.”
Services span four core areas:
- Advisory & Consulting Services — Tribal government, gaming, economic development, and healthcare
- Strategic Planning — Economic, Tribal, master planning, and departmental planning
- Fractional Executive/Vacancy Support — Provides part-time expertise for CEO, COO, CFO, Tribal Administrator, and Human Resources roles
- Economic & Gaming Analysis — Assessments, market research, financial analyses and simulations, and optimization analysis
- Tribal Engagement – Guiding private-sector companies in building respectful, sustainable partnerships with Tribal nations.
A Logo Rooted in Meaning
The Tribal Advisory Partners logo carries words from four Tribal languages, Shawnee, Serrano, Cahuilla, and Shoshone, each translating to “the People.” The design is a daily reminder that the firm’s work is carried out on behalf of the People: their rights, their futures, and the generations who will inherit what is protected today.
The founding team includes Justin Barrett, James Siva, Ernest Vargas Jr., Armida Vargas, and Dr. Crystal Miller
Tribal Advisory Partners is now accepting new clients. For more information, visit tribaladvisorypartners.com.