Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer

Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer is a forward-thinking leader driving Indigenous-led investments that deliver measurable social, environmental, and economic outcomes. At Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds, she leads fundraising, builds partnerships, drives strategic initiatives, and engages governments, communities, and investors to enable scalable impact. With experience across education, journalism, and consulting, she consistently championed the integration of Indigenous perspectives into organizational strategies and societal discourse. A proud Onkwehón:we from Kahnawà:ke and member of the Kanien’kehá:ka [Mohawk] Nation, Wáhiakatste holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.A. from McGill University. Her name, meaning “strong or everlasting fruition,” reflects her dedication to creating meaningful, lasting progress.