Eunice Tso says the key to her success is her background and knowledge of tribal cultures, history, and socio-economic conditions. She is celebrating 20 years with her business, ETD Inc. The company specializes in providing professional support services to Native communities, private firms, federal agencies, and tribal governments that are implementing development projects in Indian Country.
ETD Inc. has helped move man projects forward on the Navajo Nation and other reservations. The company facilitates the development of community based land use plans, ensures an appropriate level of environmental compliance, incorporates environmental planning into various design and engineering projects of their clients, and collects community feedback, often required for planning and by the National Environmental Policy Act.
“I saw a need and I knew I could do the work,” Tso said. “By then I had already written a few environmental assessments during the time I worked in the Navajo Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation program. I returned to Northern Arizona where I later received a master’s degree in Geology with an emphasis in environmental geology.”
Tso offers clients in Indian Country a deep understanding of regulations that govern development on tribal lands and is able to navigate the often complex situations that result from federal and tribal governments’ dual authority over environmental permitting. Her background in geology gives her a strong understanding of land, water and mineral resources on tribal land.
“I understand the underlying issues facing Native communities and I dedicate my work to strengthen their capacity to manage their land and to create opportunities for economic development, which in turn generates local jobs and tax revenue for community projects.”
Tso says she feels fortunate to be where she is today and to have the opportunity to help empower communities and tribal entities. “I think our work is very interesting and I am fortunate to have a career where each day is different because each project is tailored to a specific community.”
ETD Inc. has a reputation for delivering quality work. Recently, Navajo Division of Transportation, Road Maintenance Department Manager, Ray Russell wrote on ETD Inc.’s Facebook page, “ETD Inc. is most ethical and productive in this distinct period in procession of change in native economic advancement toward a better, more compete and modern condition, mainly on the Navajo Nation.”
For more information or to contact ETD Inc. visit, etd-inc.com.
