WNM 2026 Her Voice, Her Story: A Speaker Series for Women Business Owners

Her Voice, Her Story: A Speaker Series for Native Women Business Owners

Her Voice, Her Story is a dynamic speaker series presented by our very own Native Women Rising Program, designed to amplify the voices of Native women entrepreneurs and empower the next generation of women business leaders. Through candid conversations, inspiring journeys, and actionable insights, this series celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Native women who are shaping the future of business. Join our panel speakers for an engaging conversation.

Who Should Attend: This series is ideal for:

• Women entrepreneurs and small business owners
• Aspiring female founders
• Professionals seeking inspiration and mentorship
• Allies and advocates for women in business
• Anyone is welcome to join

What to Expect: This session features:

Kali Orozco, Owner of Kurves by Kali

Kali Orozco is an entrepreneur, beauty and wellness professional, and proud enrolled member of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Rooted in both tradition and self-made ambition, she has built a business centered on transformation, confidence, and helping women reconnect with their sense of self. Through her work, Kali blends beauty, wellness, and empowerment while creating spaces that encourage women to feel seen, capable, and confident in who they are becoming. Her journey reflects resilience, identity, and the evolving experience of Native women stepping into leadership, visibility, and entrepreneurship on their own terms. Passionate about community, growth, and authentic connection, Kali continues to use her voice and platform to inspire women to embrace both where they come from and where they are meant to go.

Teena Redhorse, Founder and CEO of Redhorse Engineering

Redhorse Engineering is 100% Navajo-owned professional services and engineering firm focused on project delivery, project management, owner representation, technical advisory support, and professional development workshops for technical teams. With more than 20 years of experience across infrastructure, utilities, and high-compliance project environments, she brings a practical, delivery-focused perspective that bridges engineering, operations, stakeholder coordination, and leadership development. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and PMP-certified leader, Teena is passionate about helping technical teams deliver projects with clarity, alignment, and accountability while creating opportunities for growth within the engineering and construction industries. Through Redhorse Engineering and The Redhorse Perspective, she advocates for leadership development, mentorship, small business empowerment, and stronger community connections across the industry.

Monica Jojola serves as the President and CEO of Montech Inc. Founded by Monica in 2011, Montech is an award-winning Woman Owned Small Business and an American Indian Corporation that offers professional and technical support services for federal and state clients and commercial customers. Montech, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based firm maintains a U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Energy Facility Clearance. Montech, led by Monica Jojola, serves a large nationwide clientele and manages multi-year Federal Government contracts with full-time personnel in eighteen states. A proven leader in business, Jojola has more than 25-years of successful executive experience in federal contracting opportunities, including organizing manpower and dedicating resources for multi-million competitive federal contracts. Jojola’s company has been recognized as a “Fastest Growing Company” by the Albuquerque Business First, the “2024 Native American Business of the Year by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and the recipient of the “2025 Rust Award for Excellence in Ethical Business Practice” by Central New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards.

Jojola’s other experiences include serving on The University of New Mexico Foundation Board of Directors (2026); Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Board of Directors (2026); Board of Directors for WESST (2026); and the Board of Directors for United Way of Central New Mexico. Jojola is a graduate from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Political Science and Communication & Journalism. Monica Jojola takes pride in her American Indian background – The Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico.

Attendees will gain:

• Real-world insights into entrepreneurship and leadership
• Practical tools for business growth and personal development
• Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs
• Inspiration to find and use their own voice in business

Join Us: Be part of a movement that celebrates the power of Native women’s voices in business. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your enterprise, Her Voice, Her Story will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to write your next chapter.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Janelle Henry at 505-566-3715 when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.