Brett Isaac was born on Diné (Navajo) land, growing up near Kayenta within the Navajo Nation, in an area called Baby Rocks. He is of the Towering House Clan born for the Salt Clan and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
Brett Isaac's leadership at Navajo Power transcends mere business strategy, making him a true champion for Indigenous communities. He plays a pivotal role in creating pathways for these communities to unlock the potential of their natural resources, thrive through clean energy development, and achieve energy independence. Building off his decade of experience in creating solar and battery storage for underserved homes on the Navajo Nation, Brett is working to scale solar opportunities and create meaningful equity for indigenous communities through the development of large-utility projects. As a result, Navajo Power has emerged as a formidable force in the renewable energy landscape by driving meaningful change and inspiring others to follow suit.
Brett's commitment to paving the way towards a future that is both sustainable and equitable for Indigenous communities; has earned him recognition as a 2021 Unreasonable Fellow, a member of the 2022 Grist 50, a participant in Apple's Impact Accelerator class for 2022, and in 2023 President Joseph Biden announced the appointment of Brett as a member of the President’s Export Council, to advise the White House on international trade.