Tahnee Ahtone is a Native American curator and cultural leader whose work spans writing and museum practice, with essays in First American Art Magazine and Hyperallergic examining Indigenous art and its interpretation. With over two decades of experience, including directing the Gáuihòñàun Museum and serving as curator of Native American art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, she has a demonstrated commitment to historic Native American art and material culture. Known for her respectful approach, she fosters collaborative relationships that support thoughtful stewardship, interpretation, and representation within museum contexts.