Clara Pratte

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2020 Pritzker Award Winner Appointed to President Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council

2020 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award winner Clara L. Pratte was appointed by President Biden to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), which gives advice to the White House on how to reduce physical and cyber risks and enhance the security and resilience of the country’s critical infrastructure sectors. Pratte has fought for tribal communities all around the country in the areas of sustainable growth and economic development. She was raised on the Navajo reservation and has dedicated her career to eradicating poverty, promoting economic opportunity, and strengthening tribal sovereignty. Today she offers assistance and guidance to tribes across the country regarding economic development issues. Congratulations, Clara!