Michael Dyer

Honsoski (Michael) Dyer is water clan, from the Hopi village of Sipaulovi in Northeastern Arizona. He is an adept systems change professional, who is passionate about driving impactful systemic transformations within complex environments. Michael has over 15 years of experience developing and implementing programs focused on shifting socio-cultural outcomes in historically marginalized Communities. Michael possesses a deep understanding of the growing and multi-faceted pathways toward Liberation. His strategic mindset, honed through collaborating with communities in order to leverage resources, has consistently resulted in innovative solutions that address root causes and lead to immediate sustainable change. Whether collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams or engaging with stakeholders, Michael constantly and consistently navigates systemic challenges and co-creates strategies that transcend traditional boundaries. Currently, as the Transformative Climate Communities Program Manager for the City of Oakland, Michael is committed to pushing the boundaries of systemic change, shaping a future where dynamic solutions pave the way for historically under-resourced communities to leverage community-based assets, knowledge, and relationships for reliable, sustainable, and measurable impacts.