About Bad Face Consulting

Bad Face Consulting is a Lakota owned public affairs and strategic communications firm serving tribal nations, Indigenous organizations, and mission driven leaders. Our work centers sovereignty, narrative control, and long term institutional strength.

Brandon Ecoffey

Brandon Ecoffey is a Lakota journalist, public affairs strategist, and communications executive with more than two decades of experience in media, tribal governance, and political strategy. He has led communications operations for major tribal health institutions, directed large scale public engagement campaigns, and produced high level convenings that bring leaders together across Indian Country.

Before founding Bad Face Consulting, Brandon served as Managing Editor of Native Sun News and Lakota Country Times, where he built a reputation for disciplined reporting and principled advocacy. His work bridges media, governance, and movement building.

Our Approach

We believe tribal nations and Indigenous institutions must control their own narratives. Effective public affairs is disciplined, strategic, and rooted in community accountability. Our work integrates media strategy, governance insight, and long term institutional thinking to build durable influence.