Extraordinary responsibility and is grateful for an opportu… - Kimberly Teehee

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Extraordinary responsibility and is grateful for an opportunity to serve the Cherokee Nation. This journey is just beginning and we have a long way to go to see this through to fruition.

Kimberly Teehee

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Kimberly Teehee (born October 13, 1968) is an American attorney, politician, and activist on Native American issues. She is a Delegate-designate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Cherokee Nation. She served as senior policy advisor for Native American affairs in the administration of President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2012.

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Alternative Names: Kim Teehee • Kimberly K. Teehee

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