Bobbi Anne Barnowsky

A powerhouse for tribal environmental programs, Bobbi Anne Barnowsky is the Executive Director for the Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network and a 4th-grade teacher for the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School. With over a decade of experience working with tribal nations, including Alaskan Native Tribes, Bobbi has developed and enhanced environmental initiatives focused on stewardship, capacity building, and community outreach.

Bobbi’s strong commitment to tribal environmental programs has fostered extensive partnerships, earning her recognition as an Environmental Excellence Award winner and Volunteer of the Year.She has created essential tools like environmental plan templates and policy manuals, secured federal grants, and provided training to expand tribal program capabilities. As one of Alaska’s Tribal Operations Committee Representatives for the EPA, Bobbi has amplified the voices of native tribes across the region.