Steve Robinson has served the board of Pacific Education Institute since 2022 and is currently a board representative for PEI’s Communications Committee. Steve is the owner and president of Steve Robinson Productions, a public relations firm that specializes in serving Native American Tribes. Robinson served for 26 years as Public Affairs Manager and Policy Analyst for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, working closely with the late, great Billy Frank, Jr. He also served as Chief of Public Information and Public Affairs Director for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Steve is a U.S. Army Veteran, member of the University of Oregon Tribal Climate Change Committee, Senior Advisor to The Salmon Homecoming Alliance, and Vice President of THIS IS INDIAN COUNTRY, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness of Native American issues and culture. Robinson is a much-awarded journalist, writer, and producer, receiving two Emmy Awards and the George Washington Medal of Honor. His work reflects his commitment to promoting sustainable communities and preserving cultural heritage.