Our story

Native Health Advisors was founded by Jacqui Ashford after more than 13 years working in the optometry industry. That experience showed a consistent gap: Tribal and IHS clinics needed an optical vendor who understood both sides of the relationship — quality eyewear and lens manufacturing on one side, and federal and Tribal procurement rules on the other.

NHA is passionate about integrating dependable optical infrastructure into Tribal health systems, and about supporting economic development in Indian Country by collaborating with Tribal workforce teams and creating opportunities within Tribal communities.

At a glance

Founded by
Jacqui Ashford
Tribal affiliation
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Bird Clan
Ownership
Native Woman-Owned & Controlled
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Industry experience
13+ years in optometry
Lab partner
Superior Optical Labs
Our Lab Partnership

Superior Optical Labs

NHA partners with Superior Optical Labs for the precision and quality behind every pair of glasses we deliver. Their manufacturing technology supports accurate prescriptions at scale, and the partnership lets NHA combine reliable, affordable eyewear with the high-touch account service Tribal and IHS clinics have told us they actually want.

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What Drives Us

Three commitments behind every clinic relationship.

01

Access

Every patient deserves quality eyewear, regardless of clinic size, budget, or location.

02

Economic Development

Contracting with NHA keeps procurement dollars circulating in Tribal economies and supports job opportunities within Tribal communities.

03

Procurement Fluency

We speak both languages — optical and federal contracting — so your team doesn't have to translate between vendors and contracting officers.

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