Katie kicks off 2024 with ChangeMaker Joseph Diehl, the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC). With over 25 years of experience working closely with NAIHC, Joe offers invaluable insights into the organization's mission of providing quality, affordable, and culturally relevant housing for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Known for his compassion, wisdom, and leadership, Joe's perspective will illuminate the challenges and innovative solutions in Native communities. Join Katie Goar in welcoming Joe Diehl to the podcast for an inspiring conversation as they kick off the new year.


About Joseph Diehl: Joseph has been involved in NAIHC since 1998. Joe was the Executive Director of Region VI (Northwest Indian Housing Association) from 1998-2016 and attended every NAIHC conference over that period. In 2015, Joe was tapped to serve as Interim Executive Director after the then-serving Executive Director departed, a position he held for three months. Joe then accepted the position of Deputy Director of NAIHC from July 2017 to September 2019. Since then, Joe has been a presenter of “soft-skills” personal development topics at NAIHC conferences. Joe also provided meeting planning and event management services earlier in Waikoloa, HI – February to May, 2023. Prior to working in Indian country, Joe held various accounting and finance positions in the for-profit sector from 1970-1990. Joe is a CPA, Attorney at Law and completed his Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, in February, 2023.