Igniting Inspiration in Tribal Communities

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

William Butler Yeats

50+ Years Supporting Tribal Communities in Achieving Operational Excellence

We help light the fire in people and organizations everywhere through our consulting and training services that create sustainability in tribal communities.

Empowering Tribal Communities

KOSO was founded on the single principle of assisting tribal governments with building resilient and self-sustaining Tribal Communities. We feel that our diverse and extensive experience working in Indian Country sets us apart and allows us to provide the best services possible to our clients.

Organizational/ Departmental Assessments

Workflow/Process Improvement

Strategic Planning

Departmental Strategic Planning

Capacity Building

Role Vacancy Support

Accounting/Audit Preparation Services

Policy & Procedure Development/ Implementation

Testimonials

After conducting a rigorous search for a consultant to come in to assist our organization with several projects, the Quileute Tribe identified Ernie Vargas Jr. and KOSO Strategies as the correct fit to partner with us to strategize solutions to overcome organizational challenges.

Since working with Ernie, he has exhibited a unique understanding of our situations and has the foresight to assist with creating a path to a solution and facilitate needed comprehensive training for our staff.

He has continued to provide us with a wealth of knowledge relating to all facets of tribal government and has proven to be a tremendous asset in moving the tribe forward towards achieving the numerous goals that he was presented with.

We look forward to our continued relationship and future challenges that we will overcome working with Ernie and KOSO Strategies.

KOSO Strategies has been an impactful and dynamic ally throughout my professional career in Indian Country. Having been mentored by Ernie Vargas during an overlap in our professional trajectories, he has remained steadfast in supporting me as a mentor and friend, and has lent his voice to many ideas and initiatives that have gone on to impact Tribal Nations. KOSO’s dynamic approach to nation building and developing leaders in Indian Country is a perfect testament to the power of tribal communities and the team’s ability to harness the leadership present in each Nation they serve is unmatched.

KOSO Strategies has assisted our tribe in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, providing comprehensive insights and strategic advice that have empowered us to make informed decisions for the betterment of our people. Their dedication to understanding our unique cultural heritage and socio-economic landscape has been truly remarkable, fostering a partnership built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Everything from writing policies for our accounting department and grant management to audit preparation and everything in between, KOSO has been instrumental in helping our team succeed.

Igniting Inspiration in Tribal Communities

50+ Years Supporting Tribal Communities in Achieving Operational Excellence

We help light the fire in people and organizations everywhere through our consulting and training services that create sustainability in tribal communities.

Ernest Vargas, Jr.

Armida Vargas

AmyAnn Taylor

Dahlton Brown