Meet our Founders
At 22nd Century Tribal Infrastructure Group we are committed to empowering Indigenous communities through sustainable solutions. As a proud Native and Woman-Owned enterprise, we strive to provide reliable access to clean water and renewable energy. Our mission is to harness innovative technologies and traditional wisdom to create environmentally sound resources that promote health, resilience, and self-sufficiency. We are dedicated to building a sustainable future where every Indigenous community thrives, rooted in respect for our lands and cultures.
Our success is driven by the vision and expertise of our co-founders, who bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to our mission.
Forest James
Co-Founder and CEO 22nd Century Tribal Infrastructure Group
An artistic thinker from childhood Forest has a creative & diverse secular background ranging from over a decade in the film and entertainment industry to building telecommunications companies for Native & Rural America.
Dr. Cynthia A. Phillips
Co-Founder and Chairperson 22nd Century Tribal Infrastructure Group
Cynthia is the founder of 22nd Century by Design Solutions and The Disruptive Factory where she focuses on scaling disruptive technologies and impact initiatives. She is an economist/agricultural economist as well as a business advisor to for-profit and social enterprises with over 25 years of experience in the areas of consumer engagement, risk management, strategic planning, marketing, branding, analytics, big data, business development, sustainability, and global expansion. Former Director of International Marketing & Risk Management at American Express and advises technology companies and start-ups such as BioLargo, Azentive, Cisco Systems, Verum Inventa, and Riverbed. Phillips is a champion of the 17 UN SDGs and supports nonprofit organizations as well as companies of any scale to integrate the SDGs into their business planning, Business Intelligence, and ESG frameworks. 2020 Finalist Global Women in Tech.