Claudio Kamaalewa Winchester Clini is Kanaka Māoli and grew up on O’ahu, Hawai’i. He is passionate about advancing self-governance for Native people and communities across North America and the Pacific. While obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, Claudio learned from renowned Indigenous scholars. Before joining the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, Claudio interned at the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

There, he gained a deep understanding of how Tribal Nations can leverage federal programs and funding and the barriers that prevent that money from reaching communities in need. Claudio will support the Alliance by combining his personal, academic, and professional experiences.