Episode 89 | Part Two: Joseph B. Diehl, Interim Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

In part two of their discussion, Joseph Diehl shares his optimistic outlook for the new year. As the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), Joe sheds light on the organization's remarkable success stories, triumphing over funding obstacles and navigating complex land challenges. Through his engaging conversation with Katie Goar, Joe illustrates how NAIHC has overcome hurdles to provide quality, affordable, and culturally relevant housing for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Join them in exploring the resilience and determination that have fueled these achievements as Joe shares compelling narratives that inspire hope and exemplify the positive impact ChangeMakers can have in the face of adversity.
About Joseph Diehl: Joseph has been involved in NAIHC since 1998. Joe was the Executive Director of Region VI (Northwest Indian Housing Association) from 1998-2016 and attended every NAIHC conference over that period. In 2015, Joe was tapped to serve as Interim Executive Director after the then-serving Executive Director departed, a position he held for three months. Joe then accepted the position of Deputy Director of NAIHC from July 2017 to September 2019. Since then, Joe has been a presenter of “soft-skills” personal development topics at NAIHC conferences. Joe also provided meeting planning and event management services earlier in Waikoloa, HI – February to May, 2023. Prior to working in Indian country, Joe held various accounting and finance positions in the for-profit sector from 1970-1990. Joe is a CPA, Attorney at Law and completed his Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, in February, 2023.