Our Team

 

Rebecca Goff, Co Founder - Executive Director

(She/Her)

 

As Executive Director, and Co-Founder Rebecca Goff  holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota  and a Master of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of Montana - Missoula. She has been invited to speak at conferences and present workshops in several states about linguistics and Native Teaching Aids.   She and her husband, Brandon, are avid board game players and strongly believe in the power of games to teach concepts, critical thinking and communication.

 

Brandon Goff, Co Founder, Creative Director

(He/Him)

 

Brandon Goff is the co-founder and Creative Director of Native Teaching Aids. As Creative Director, he is the head of our graphic design, IT, and production teams. His main focus is on new educational product and material development. 

Brandon started as an independent contractor and web developer starting in 1995.  He co-founded Meta-Forge in 2001, a Minneapolis, MN based multimedia web development firm for advertising agencies and government contracts for educational software development.

Megan Callahan

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 Growth & Partnership Director

(She/Her)

Megan is the Growth & Partnership Director for Native Teaching Aids. A first-generation descendant of Grand Portage and member of the Crane Clan, Megan has a strong passion for Indigenous language and culture revitalization. She has helped develop and distribute language and cultural resources to tribes and communities across North America. Megan brings a wealth of experience in partnership development, educational programming, and culturally responsive resource creation. When Megan is not in the office she enjoys running her ranch and training mules.

 

Thomas Koefod - IT Manager

(He/Him)

 

As head software engineer, Thomas develops and designs digital learning tools such as apps, websites, and games.

He has over 10 years of experience in coding, stays ontop of the fast changing world of web-app development, and enjoys board and video games!

Lesli Anderson - Graphic Designer

(She/Her)

Lesli is a seasoned creative professional with over 18 years of graphic design expertise and a distinguished 5-year role as a full-time faculty member and Department Chair in Digital Design Technology. With a proven track record in curriculum development, innovative teaching, and efficient grant and budget management, Lesli excels at blending creativity with strategic insight.

She has a demonstrated ability to coordinate successful fundraising events, design impactful marketing materials, and build strong donor relationships. Her wide-ranging skills encompass graphic design, design leadership, media marketing, and education, making her a versatile leader in her field. Lesli is passionate about exploring new opportunities that harness her unique experience in roles aligned with design, leadership, and educational innovation.

Tristen Teeple, Production/Graphic Design

(He/Him)

As our Production Manager, Tristen oversees our physical product development.  He is responsible for printing, and assembling our games, posters, books, etc, and is in charge of our shipping department.  He is an avid photographer and videographer and assists Native Teaching Aids with the occasional video project! 

Windy Windy Boy - Office Manager

 

 

Windy brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in hotel, restaurant, and office management, demonstrating a deep understanding of hospitality, operations, and people-first leadership. She has a proven track record of cultivating strong teams, streamlining systems, and creating welcoming environments that balance excellent service with efficiency.


Beyond her business acumen, Windy is passionate about language, writing, art, and culture. She excels at crafting compelling communications, curating creative spaces, and connecting with people from all backgrounds, thriving at the intersection of structure and expression. She believes that effective management, much like great art, requires attention to detail, genuine human connection, and the ability to appreciate both the broader vision and the beauty in everyday moments.


Furthermore, Windy is deeply committed to language and culture revitalization, a passion she is dedicated to advancing through our company and in Native tribes and communities.

Moth Richardson- Manufacturing/IT Support

(They/Them)

We're excited to reintroduce Moth, who recently joined our IT department from their former job in our production department.


Moth grew up in Washington and has called Montana home since 2017. In their free time, they enjoy Warhammer and various other games. With a background in programming, Moth has quickly become a valuable member of our team, consistently bringing creativity and efficiency to their work.


Longhouse- Executive Snuggler

(He/Him)

Iris- Lunch Quality Control Specialist

(She/Her)

Widget- Anti-Squirrel Defense Coordinator

(She/Her)

Sage- Head of Security

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