Kevin O’Neal-Smith (Yaa sh kanda. éts’)

A lifelong Alaskan, Kevin is dedicated to building inclusive, values-driven systems that support historically marginalized communities. With expertise in investment analysis, data science, stakeholder engagement, and project management, he collaborates with tribal entities and social enterprises to develop new economic models that center Indigenous values, increase access to capital, and conserve resources for future generations.

As Adasina’s Director of Impact, Kevin manages the systems and relationships necessary to embed social justice values into the firm’s investor mobilization campaigns and investment strategies. He holds a certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute and a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Fort Lewis College.

Kevin also serves as Vice Chair of Seacoast Trust’s Investment Committee and sits on the boards of the X’aaká Hít Revitalization Project and Haa Yakaawu Financial Corporation, further advancing his commitment to Indigenous-centered economic models Outside of work, Kevin enjoys traveling, cooking, discovering new music, spending time outdoors hiking, camping, and fishing, and sharing quality time with friends and family.

Whether in professional or personal life, Kevin embraces traditional values such as wooch.een (working together) and haa shuká (respect for the past and future). He is Tlingit, Yéil (Raven Moiety), Gaanaxteidí (Frog clan), Kutis’ Hít (Looking Out to Sea House), and his Tlingit name is Yaa sh kanda. Éts’.