Haley Omeasoo

Haley Omeasoo serves as Executive Director and Founder of a nonprofit forensic organization dedicated to forensic anthropology and supporting families affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis. With three years in this role, she oversees forensic casework, conducts community outreach with Indigenous communities in Montana and beyond, manages fundraising and partnerships, and handles all aspects of nonprofit operations. Omeasoo earned a master's degree in forensic anthropology and a certificate in forensic science, and she is completing her doctorate in forensic and molecular anthropology. She is a member of the Montana Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Advisory Council and partners with Blackfeet MMIP. Her notable achievements include being a finalist at the International Symposium of Human Identification in Washington, D.C., and recognition by three national honor societies during her graduate studies. Omeasoo attributes her success to providing hope to families with unsolved cases and drawing inspiration from support within her Indigenous community. She values community outreach, transparency, and tribal consultation in her work. Among current challenges, she notes that securing funding remains the primary hurdle for expanding the organization's lab capabilities as a small grassroots nonprofit.