Jann Hayman is a citizen of the Osage Nation. She began working with the Osage Nation in 2006 as a natural resource specialist, promoted to director in 2012 and more recently, promoted to secretary of natural resources in 2022. During her time with the Osage Nation, she has worked with many federal and state agencies to implement wildlife, oil and gas, and other environmental and natural resources programs. Recently, Jann has worked extensively on food sovereignty initiatives for the Osage Nation, including development of the Harvest Land and Butcher House Meats facilities. Jann received a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education with a minor in animal science and a Master of Agriculture from Oklahoma State University. More recently, she also obtained a Doctor of Education from Kansas State University, where her research interests are related to the development and implementation of Native Nation agriculture and agricultural education programs.
