HILLARY RENICK

Hillary Renick, Tribal Liaison Officer, Office of Environmental Programs, leverages her extensive background in environmental and cultural resource management, Indigenous law, and public health to advance BOEM's engagement with tribal communities and integrate traditional knowledge into environmental decision-making. Her career has spanned multiple federal agencies and legal practices, including roles within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and as Chief Judge of the Yakama Indian Nation. Her legal expertise is underpinned by a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, with specializations in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Ocean and Coastal Law, and a dedication to pro bono public service. Ms. Renick's academic pursuits include a LL.M. in Agriculture and Food Law from the University of Arkansas, where her research focused on the health impacts of traditional foods on Indigenous communities. She has also contributed to significant environmental and public health research, including studying the effects of agricultural pesticides on Native American health. An enrolled member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians with ancestral ties to several other Indigenous communities, Hillary's commitment to preserving Indigenous knowledge and practices is evident in her leadership and scholarship. Her recent participation in the Arctic Congress reflects BOEM's strategic commitment to fostering international dialogue on Arctic environmental policy and Indigenous knowledge, emphasizing the Bureau's role in sustainable and inclusive energy management on a global scale.