D.J._Vanas

D.J. Vanas MS

Thought Leader, Celebrated Speaker, Author and President, Native Discovery Inc.

D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas is a thought leader, celebrated speaker and best-selling author whose expertise is showing people and organizations how to apply the warrior spirit at work. He is the author of the best-selling book The Tiny Warrior which is printed in six countries and the novel Spirit on the Run. D.J.’s newest book, The Warrior Within was published by Penguin Random House in August of 2022. D.J. is an enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe and a former U.S. Air Force officer. He inspires organizations to strengthen their tribe and practically apply warrior spirit principles to serve at their best, stay resilient and lead with courage. For two decades, he’s delivered his dynamic programs in 49 states and overseas to clients such as Walt Disney, NASA, Intel Corporation, the U.S. Army, Subaru, Costco and hundreds of tribal governments and organizations. He’s also been invited to speak at The White House - twice.

Appearances

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    Date
    August 29, 2023
    Master of Ceremonies John Santistevan, Treasurer, NACHC Board of Directors and President and CEO, Salud Family Health Centers Announcement of Poster Winners Jayson Osika, Data Analyst, NACHC Keynote D.J. Vanas D.J…

    Speakers

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    Thought Leader, Celebrated Speaker, Author and President, Native Discovery Inc.
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    Treasurer, NACHC Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Salud Family Health
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    Data Analyst, NACHC
    Speaker Image for Paloma Hernandez
    Chair-Elect, NACHC Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer, Urban Health Plan
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    James Macrae, MA, MPP
    Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care/HRSA
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    Luis Padilla, MD, FAAFP
    Assoc. Administrator, Bureau of Health Workforce, Dir of Natl Health Serv C, HRSA
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    Chief Strategy Officer, Innovation Center, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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