Kamilla L. Venner, Ph.D., is a member of the Chitina Village Tribe (Ahtna Athabascan), a clinical psychologist, and an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico. Her research aims to leverage cultural strengths and reduce the disproportionate substance use related health inequities American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people experience including substance related consequences and chronic pain in partnership with Tribal communities and programs. Within her research, she tests the cross-cultural applicability of assessment instruments and explores models and dimensions to systematically culturally tailor evidence-based treatments (EBTs) to improve acceptability, engagement, retention, and outcomes for AI/AN people. These adaptations include introductions, assessing cultural salience, considering more holistic models, and partnering with clients to include culture as appropriate. Most recently, she is testing culturally centered implementation models to improve adoption of EBTs, such as medication treatment for opioid use disorder (CTN0096) and screening and brief intervention of both chronic pain and opioid misuse, in AI/AN programs and communities.