Stacey (Tiger) LaCompte, enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and descendant of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. 

She currently serves as the Executive Director, North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance and Native American Cultural Tours “Building Back Better and Stronger” “Telling our Story with our own Voices” - Vision of our future of strength with sustainable economic development thru tourism 

Previously, Stacey served as Executive Director & Project Manager for the North Dakota Indian Business Alliance; Executive Director of the Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place/Historical Society (Oceti Sakowin – Seven Council Fires); Acting Director of the He Sapa Repatriations Alliance; Project Coordinator for the Great Plains Economic and Commerce Association; and Co-Founder of the South Dakota Indian Business Alliance, among other positions. First cohort member of Native Nation Rebuilders selected by the Bush Foundation in 2010. Cohort 3 for the “Change Network”. 

Stacey embraced her training and education for the betterment of our Oyates (Our people), while being mentored, was provided guidance according to her elders addressing and acknowledging her path of life. They advised her that the path of life comes to you: “Embrace it and Work for your People”! 

Stacey is married to Brian LaCompte, proud mother of four sons and one daughter, grandmother of eight grandsons and one granddaughter.