Josie Brady, Native American Services Coordinator | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Moderator | Strengthening Native American Partnerships Panel

Named after her great-grandmother, Josephine Pine, a Northern Cheyenne tribal member, Josie Brady serves as the Native American Resource Coordinator at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. She works to create a supportive environment for Native American youth, focusing on cultural connection and engagement in treatment programming.

Josie has initiated a weekly Wellbriety talking circle to support those dealing with chemical dependency, collaborating with the chemical dependency team to facilitate the group. She also brought Mustang Nation to life—a club where Native American youth can gather to learn about their cultures and traditions. Josie incorporates smudging into the weekly schedule and encourages all youth and staff to participate.

She also worked with Yellowstone Academy staff to create an Indigenous garden and helps facilitate engaging, educational presentations that promote cultural awareness for both youth and staff.

Previously, Josie gained experience with Billings Public Schools, leading initiatives at the elementary and middle school levels. These included organizing events such as Family Night and Grandparents’ Night, as well as coordinating summer programs designed to bring cultural education to students across grade levels.

Josie Brady’s Role at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference

At this year’s Yellowstone Conference, Josie Brady will moderate the “Strengthening Native American Partnerships” panel, where she’ll lead a discussion on leveraging community partnerships for collective impact.

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