Daniel Frye
Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians

Daniel Frye’s background includes Tribal health strategy, health system transformation, organizational development, federal alignment, and sustainable healthcare financing. He brings extensive experience working at the intersection of Tribal health programs, federal health policy, healthcare operations, and organizational strategy, with a particular focus on helping Tribal communities translate complex systems and federal requirements into practical strategies that improve services and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Daniel has held leadership and senior advisory roles within Indian Health Service and Tribal health environments, where he worked across program operations, strategic planning, federal and Tribal partnerships, healthcare delivery, and organizational development. His experience includes supporting Tribal health organizations in navigating federal requirements, strengthening healthcare systems, developing sustainable funding strategies, and planning for changes in how health services are administered and financed. He brings an executive-level understanding of both the policy environment and the operational realities facing Tribal health organizations.
At Nokomis Strategies, Daniel supports Tribes and Tribal organizations with strategic planning, feasibility and business planning, health system development, organizational capacity building, federal alignment, and implementation. His work emphasizes practical solutions that connect strategy to execution and strengthen Tribal control over health services and community priorities.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Grand Valley State University
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Master of Health Administration, Grand Valley State University
EXPERTISE
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Tribal Health Strategy and Systems Transformation
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Tribal Health Sovereignty and Federal Alignment
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Healthcare Operations and Organizational Development
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Strategic Planning and Implementation
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Healthcare Financing and Sustainability
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Feasibility Studies and Business Planning
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Federal, Tribal, and Intergovernmental Relations
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Program Development and Service Expansion
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Workforce and Organizational Capacity Building
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Behavioral Health and Integrated Healthcare
HIGHLIGHTS
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Leadership and senior-level experience within Indian Health Service and Tribal health systems
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Experience supporting Tribal communities with health system strategy, federal alignment, and organizational transformation
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Development of healthcare feasibility studies, business plans, financial models, and implementation strategies
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Experience translating complex federal healthcare requirements into practical operational and strategic approaches
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Experience working with Tribal leadership and health organizations on service development, sustainability, and organizational capacity
Nokomis Strategies is an American Indian, Woman-owned firm dedicated to building capacity, strengthening systems, and supporting the missions of Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, nonprofits, and governments.
Daniel Frye
Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians
Daniel Frye’s background includes Tribal health strategy, health system transformation, organizational development, federal alignment, and sustainable healthcare financing. He brings extensive experience working at the intersection of Tribal health programs, federal health policy, healthcare operations, and organizational strategy, with a particular focus on helping Tribal communities translate complex systems and federal requirements into practical strategies that improve services and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Daniel has held leadership and senior advisory roles within Indian Health Service and Tribal health environments, where he worked across program operations, strategic planning, federal and Tribal partnerships, healthcare delivery, and organizational development. His experience includes supporting Tribal health organizations in navigating federal requirements, strengthening healthcare systems, developing sustainable funding strategies, and planning for changes in how health services are administered and financed. He brings an executive-level understanding of both the policy environment and the operational realities facing Tribal health organizations.
At Nokomis Strategies, Daniel supports Tribes and Tribal organizations with strategic planning, feasibility and business planning, health system development, organizational capacity building, federal alignment, and implementation. His work emphasizes practical solutions that connect strategy to execution and strengthen Tribal control over health services and community priorities.
Nokomis Strategies is an American Indian, Woman-owned firm dedicated to building capacity, strengthening systems, and supporting the missions of Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, nonprofits, and governments.

EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Grand Valley State University
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Master of Health Administration, Grand Valley State University
EXPERTISE
-
Tribal Health Strategy and Systems Transformation
-
Tribal Health Sovereignty and Federal Alignment
-
Healthcare Operations and Organizational Development
-
Strategic Planning and Implementation
-
Healthcare Financing and Sustainability
-
Feasibility Studies and Business Planning
-
Federal, Tribal, and Intergovernmental Relations
-
Program Development and Service Expansion
-
Workforce and Organizational Capacity Building
-
Behavioral Health and Integrated Healthcare
HIGHLIGHTS
-
Leadership and senior-level experience within Indian Health Service and Tribal health systems
-
Experience supporting Tribal communities with health system strategy, federal alignment, and organizational transformation
-
Development of healthcare feasibility studies, business plans, financial models, and implementation strategies
-
Experience translating complex federal healthcare requirements into practical operational and strategic approaches
-
Experience working with Tribal leadership and health organizations on service development, sustainability, and organizational capacity

