Our organization was founded by Native Women from nine tribes within San Diego County. We now have over 22 individual members from our local tribal communities in Southern California encompassing 34 Tribal Nations. Each board member volunteers their time on the board and work on policy changes to enhance our Tribes and ensure victim safety.

Staff

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KEELY LINTON

Executive Director

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LINDA SCHWARTZ

Program Services Director

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KAREN WILSON

Victim Services Liaison

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JOY LANDERS

Youth and Education Coordinator

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BEVERLY NELSON

Bookkeeper / Victim Services Liaison

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TIMOTHY S. RUISE

Community Outreach Coordinator

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Summer Elliott

Housing Services Liaison

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Maria Rodriguez Coplin

Case Manager

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Halona Alexander

Public Policy Educator

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Sarah Marez

Case Manager

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JUNELL LINTON

Office Assistant

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NORMA CONTRERAS

Case Manager

Board of Directors

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BENNAE CALAC

President

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians

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MELODY SEES

Vice President

Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians

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Dorothy Willis

Secretary

Los Coyotes

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LINDA RUIS

Treasurer

Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel

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JUANITA MAJEL-DIXON

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians

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HEDI HITCHCOCK

Associate Member

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SAMANTHA THORNSBERRY

Cahuilla Band of Indians

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CANADACE GREY

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians

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KAREN NELSON

Associate Member

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CHARMAINE DEVERS

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians

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MONICA HERRERA

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians

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KAYLEIGH OMISH-GUACHENA

Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians

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THERESSA VILLA

Pala Band of Mission Indians

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HAZEL MARTINEZ

Associate Member

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LISA STARR

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

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GERMAINE OMISH-LUCERO

Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians

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SONIA DEVELEZ

Associate Member

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ERICA PINTO

Jamual Indian Village

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Teresa Counsins

Jamual Indian Village

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EVALINE SMITH

La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians

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In memory of Ester Calac-Heller, our shining light!