Meet Chris
Chris Key has spent 40 years building opportunity for Native communities — from NASA to founding Hawu Medical Transit and co-founding Hesperus, a nonprofit supporting Native American veterans and tribal youth. Through Hesperus, Chris helped bring the first Girls Who Game program on Native land in the U.S. to San Carlos Middle School.
For the past 10 years, Chris has called the San Carlos Apache reservation home. Today, he's asking for the opportunity to bring that same lifetime of service to leading the tribe forward.
40+ Years of Leadership
Entrepreneur, Advocate & Community Builder
Committed to Service. Focused on Our Future.
The Plan for a Stronger San Carlos Apache Nation
Economic Development & Self-Sufficiency
Building strategic partnerships and leveraging tribal resources to create lasting revenue and jobs.
Exercising Tribal Sovereignty
Stronger self-governance through Foreign Trade Zone status, HUB Zone certification, and expanded tribal enterprises.
Financial Accountability & Transparency
Independent audits, public budgets, and reformed General Assistance, real accountability for every tribal dollar.
Infrastructure
First
Investing in water, power, roads, and public safety systems our communities depend on.
Education & Workforce
Expanding higher education, apprenticeships, and career pathways for tribal members.
Support the campaign
Our Nation has the resources, talent, and sovereignty to build a stronger future, but it takes all of us to make that vision reality. Whether you can give financially, volunteer your time, or lend your skills, every contribution helps carry this movement to every corner of San Carlos Apache Nation.