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Clara Pratte | Navajo
Clara Pratte is currently Interim CEO of Nova Corporation. The company is owned by Navajo Nation, of which Clara is a citizen. Clara's ascension is impressive in its own right. But it becomes even more impressive and inspiring when you hear her full story.
Clara is well known throughout Indian Country for her work with the federal government as a political appointee and then as an appointee under President Ben Shelly with Navajo Nation. Her work primarily has been in economic development and public policy.
Clara's success serves as proof that challenges can be overcome. Clara's path in college was not a "traditional" linear four years. It included a transfer to a new school and a three-month cross-country road trip. On a whim she took a public policy course in college which led to her moving away from home to pursue a Master's degree at Carnegie Mellon. This led to a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship and eventually to her current role as Interim CEO.
There are two key takeaways from this conversation: setting goals can keep you focused and motivated; and taking risks is an important part of personal and professional growth. I won't give too much away on those points (make sure to hear it straight from Clara on the podcast!), but these traits have shaped Clara's path.
I will expand on the subject of risk, so that this point is not misunderstood. The risk should not be haphazard, however. It should be done when an individual is prepared and is ready to grow. It is not about starting a career in finance after working as a teacher, with no transition plan, for example. It is taking the new job that will stretch your existing skill set. It is moving across the country to enroll in a graduate program. It is calculated risk that will yield significant rewards.
It was a great conversation with Clara. And for those of you that need some extra motivation (difficult to need after listening to Clara), she is one half of a couple that does more (including training for a 100 mile race) before I usually wake up. Joe, Clara’s husband, was featured on the podcast last year. It is awesome to see a NextGen Native power couple doing great things in Indian Country!
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Clara Pratte is currently Interim CEO of Nova Corporation. The company is owned by Navajo Nation, of which Clara is a citizen. Clara's ascension is impressive in its own right. But it becomes even more impressive and inspiring when you hear her full story.
Clara is well known throughout Indian Country for her work with the federal government as a political appointee and then as an appointee under President Ben Shelly with Navajo Nation. Her work primarily has been in economic development and public policy.
Clara's success serves as proof that challenges can be overcome. Clara's path in college was not a "traditional" linear four years. It included a transfer to a new school and a three-month cross-country road trip. On a whim she took a public policy course in college which led to her moving away from home to pursue a Master's degree at Carnegie Mellon. This led to a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship and eventually to her current role as Interim CEO.
There are two key takeaways from this conversation: setting goals can keep you focused and motivated; and taking risks is an important part of personal and professional growth. I won't give too much away on those points (make sure to hear it straight from Clara on the podcast!), but these traits have shaped Clara's path.
I will expand on the subject of risk, so that this point is not misunderstood. The risk should not be haphazard, however. It should be done when an individual is prepared and is ready to grow. It is not about starting a career in finance after working as a teacher, with no transition plan, for example. It is taking the new job that will stretch your existing skill set. It is moving across the country to enroll in a graduate program. It is calculated risk that will yield significant rewards.
It was a great conversation with Clara. And for those of you that need some extra motivation (difficult to need after listening to Clara), she is one half of a couple that does more (including training for a 100 mile race) before I usually wake up. Joe, Clara’s husband, was featured on the podcast last year. It is awesome to see a NextGen Native power couple doing great things in Indian Country!