Ted Piccolo

Senior Director of Indigenous Futures

Ted Piccolo is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and resides on the Colville Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington.

Ted was the founding executive director of the Northwest Native Development Fund, the first Native CDFI in Eastern Washington. Ted grew the organization to be a cornerstone employer in his community, managing over $16 million in assets.

Ted has served on various boards throughout Indian country, including the Oregon Native American Business and Entrepreneurial Network, the Native CDFI Network, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation, and Opportunity Finance Network, among others.

Ask Ted about “Rebuilding the Ancient Trade Routes.”

Qeci’yew’yew’ (thank you in Nimiipuu)