The Office of the President at Arizona State University has named Jacob Moore as the new vice president, special advisor to the president on American Indian affairs. Moore will assume his new role on July 1.

Moore was formerly the associate vice president of tribal relations in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at ASU, according to a press release. His work included intergovernmental affairs between ASU and tribal nations and communities. In his new role, Moore will cover a range of initiatives, including utilizing Indigenous knowledge, developing partnerships, and aligning research projects with tribal priorities.

Moore began his professional career with Arizona State University 14 years ago. He received his MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business and has professional experience in health policy, economic development, and tribal government, as well as eight years on the Arizona State Board of Education.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service to ASU and to Indigenous students and communities,” said Moore, who is Lakota, Dakota, Tohono O’odham, and Akimel O’odham. “Assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves is straight out of the university’s charter.”

As he takes on this role, strengthening relationships with Tribal partners will be a priority.

It is no accident ASU is a national leader in serving Native American and Indigenous students, the press release stated. In 2020, ASU’s enrollment of American Indian students reached 3,500; in the same year, 679 Indigenous students graduated. Currently, ASU employs approximately 60 Indigenous scholars, one of the largest cohorts assembled at a university in the United States.

“Arizona State University is working harder than ever to support the success of Native American students, and Jacob Moore has contributed meaningfully to our progress,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow. “Jacob is knowledgeable and passionate about developing better ways to serve tribal communities, and we are excited to see where his leadership will guide us.”