OUR STORY
At nDigitize, we're more than a digital product agency. We exist to revolutionize the digital space while honoring our cultural heritage. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful mission - to defy the status quo of discriminatory digital imagery and create a platform where cultural integrity and digital innovation converge.
In a world where indigenous technology is often dubbed as mere art, we're here to change that narrative. We believe in elevating indigenous innovation to its rightful place, where it is recognized, respected, and celebrated for its technological prowess and cultural significance.
The arrowhead is either a tool or a weapon - depending on which side you stand on." With nDigitize, we're redefining the narrative, turning tools of the past into beacons of digital empowerment."
We exist to empower game-changing Native entrepreneurs and businesses who've endured the brunt of misrepresentation in the digital sphere. Through strategic innovation and unwavering dedication, we're on a mission to amplify voices, reshape narratives, and cultivate a digital realm where cultural respect and authenticity thrive.
At nDigitize, we stand out for our unwavering commitment to cultural integrity in digital design, crafting narratives and experiences that honor the essence of oral traditions within Native cultures. Our unique blend of expertise and cultural sensitivity allows us to redefine digital excellence while empowering Native entrepreneurs and businesses.
BERNINA GRAY
A visionary Diné and Nʉmʉnʉʉ entrepreneur and mother from Lukachukai, Arizona, Bernina Gray embarks on a transformative journey in 2018. Transitioning from a role in account management at a financial institution, she immerses herself in a coding boot camp, ultimately earning a Full-stack Web Development certificate from CNM Ingenuity. Her hands-on approach leads to a software developer internship and subsequent freelance work in software development and brand design. In 2020, Bernina’s passion culminates in the founding of nDigitize, a venture dedicated to digitizing and empowering Native-owned businesses amid the challenges posed by the pandemic.
With over five years of expertise in brand design, software development, and technology consultations, Bernina champions technology’s role in fostering cultural empowerment. She is the creator of Béeso, a digital product of nDigitize that is currently in the ideation phase. Béeso aims to support Native artisans and entrepreneurs by providing culturally rooted financial tools and peer-to-peer payment solutions. The Béeso Marketplace has been recognized as a semifinalist in MIT Solve’s 2024 Indigenous Communities Fellowship, a testament to its potential and innovation. Learn more about the initiative at beeso-app.com and subscribe for updates.
Engaged in initiatives like Project Dreamcatcher, ASU’s Indigenous Leadership Academy, and the Rematriating Economies Apprenticeship, she is committed to expanding her knowledge in investment, data, and FinTech sectors.
In addition to her entrepreneurial and tech work, Bernina is also a semi-pro defensive player—holding positions as outside linebacker and defensive end—with the New Mexico Banitas, an all-women full-contact football team. As a member of Majority Small Business - New Mexico’s Small Business Council and serves on the Board of Directors at Dineh Chamber of Commerce, she remains devoted to crafting technology-driven solutions that uplift and serve Native communities.
