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Loren Sekayumptewa

Hotevilla,AZ

Summary

Dynamic executive with over 50 years of leadership experience, including as CEO of the Native American Health Center, Inc. Proven expertise in strategic planning and financial management, driving organizational growth and community development. Adept at legislative advocacy and fostering partnerships, ensuring impactful health services for urban Indian populations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2010

C.E.O. Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board., Inc. 501(3) (C) incorporation serving Tribal Organization in the Albuquerque Region. Mescalero, Southern Ute, Tohageelai, Ramah Navajo, 21 Pueblos, urban Indian population in Albuquerque. General Health Services, Epidemiology, audiology, student internships, placement & training, community outreach services, state, local, national advocacy. (4) M budget.(25) employees oversight. General Administrative oversight.

Department Manager Hopi Tribal & Tech

The Hopi Tribe
06.1992 - 06.2010

Department od Hopi Tribal Administrative & Technical Services. Finance, Faculty Management, Human Resources, Research & Planning, MIS, Telecom., Motor Pool, Veterans Services, Hopi Tribal Hosting, Hopi Industrial Park, Hopi Cultural Center & Restaurant, Tutuveni Newspaper, Risk Management, Hopi Civic Center, Hopi Construction, Hopi Enterprises & Properties, etc. (17.6) M. budget. 150 employees oversight.

Renal Certified Medical Social Worker

Red Rock Dialysis Center
07.2009 - 01.2010

Certified Licensed Medical Social Services End Renal Services. Zuni Tribal Community, Red Rock Dialysis Center. managed all patient social histories, familly & patient planning and inclusion, community resources networking, patient report and case planning, etc. part of MDT planning and management team.

Tribal Services Division Director

Southern Ute Tribe
07.2003 - 11.2009

Tribal Services Division Director, Southern Ute Tribe, Ignacio, CO. Six (6) years Division Director. Oversight of Social Services, Emergency Family Assistance, Vocation Rehabilitation Services, USDA Food Distribution, Elders Services. 6.5 M budget oversight. (40) employees oversight.

Executive Director/CEO

Na'Nizhoozhi Center, Inc.
04.2006 - 12.2008

Executive Director/ CEO/Clinical Director - NCI, Inc. (150) adult male/female, unit Substances Abuse, Rehabilitation Center Southwest regional area. Stabilization, detox, short and long term TX. Inpatient & out Pt. Traditional Healing Services, etc. 2.5 M budget. (40) employees oversight. Created in Winslow, Az. /Holbrook , Az. extension programs. Loma PahTa Vi Programs.

Division Director - Tribal Services

Pueblo of Zuni
12.2003 - 03.2006

Division Director Zuni Tribal Services. Oversight Social Services, Healthy Life Styles, WIC, Food Distribution, Senior Center programs.

Tribal, local, state, national representation in these areas of oversight. (4) M budget, (20) employee oversight.

Chief Executive Officer

Native American Health Center, Inc.
04.2002 - 10.2005

CEO Native American Health Center, Inc. Phoenix Urban Indian Health Services, largest Urban Health centers in USA. All major health services services and programs for Phx. area urban Indian populations , plus those eligible for medicare. Local, tribal, state, national representative for populations served. State , national committees & boards. President National Urban Indian Health Board. Member National Indian Health Board, Health Disparities, Mental Health, medicare, Medicaid, etc. Major state and national legislative reforms and legislative advocacy at all levels impacting Native Indian populations. 5.0 M budget. (40) employees oversigth.

CEO/Executive Director

Ramah Navajo Scholl Board, Inc.
10.2000 - 11.2001

CEO/Executive Director Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc. Oversight of all program operation, facility management, financial, health educational (K-12) educational programs, Beh.. Health, Navajo cultural language/preservation programs,. 6.) M Budget (200) FT employees

Department Director Social & Health Services

The Hopi Tribe
06.1997 - 06.2000

Hopi Tribal Division Director Hopi Tribal Social & Behavioral Health Services. Oversight CPS, Elderly Protection Services, Child Foster Care, Hopi Tribal Burial Services. Hopi Guidance Center Behavioral Health IHS Contracted Services. 4.0 M budget. (40) employees.

Dean of Students

Navajo Community College
06.1991 - 11.1999

Dean of Student Services, Navajo Community College (15) years. Also, Director of Counseling Services, prior. Oversight Student Financial aid& scholarships, Student Housing residential Services, Student Union, Student Food Services, Student Health Services, Upward Bound, Student Government, Student Athletic Program/Coach, etc. (5.0) M. Budget (40) employees oversight.

Education

Ph.D. - Social Services/Education /Health Administartion

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06-1983

Master of Science - Social Work & Community Organization

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06-1975

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences/Child & Family Relations

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06-1973

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06-1971

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Indian HS
Phoenix, AZ
06-1969

Skills

  • 50 years CEO/Executive level Management
  • Risk management
  • Staff management
  • Major Financial Management
  • Major Human Resources oversight
  • Research & Planning
  • Hospitality & Enterprises
  • Community Planning & Development
  • Local, Tribal, State, National Board/Committee/Board Expierence
  • Educational Leadership & K-12, University/College Admin oversight
  • Major Health & Behavioral Health Oversight
  • Substance Abuse & TX Services Admin & services
  • DD/SMI background Admin & Services
  • Major Legislative advocacy & legislative lobbying, & legislative negotiations expereince
  • Organizational growth
  • Project management
  • Strategic visioning
  • Ethical leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational leadership
  • Operating budgets
  • Administrative leadership
  • Business administration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Revenue generation
  • Financial management
  • Business development
  • Operations management
  • Negotiation
  • Operational oversight
  • Risk assessments
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business planning
  • Organizational management
  • Budget planning
  • Financial leadership
  • Policy development
  • Human resources management
  • Business management
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Customer relations
  • Policy development and optimization
  • Contract management
  • Program leadership
  • Market strategies
  • Tribal Gaming Experience & background
  • Housing planning , Design and construction
  • Hyway Roads and planning

Timeline

Renal Certified Medical Social Worker

Red Rock Dialysis Center
07.2009 - 01.2010

Chief Executive Officer

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2010

Executive Director/CEO

Na'Nizhoozhi Center, Inc.
04.2006 - 12.2008

Division Director - Tribal Services

Pueblo of Zuni
12.2003 - 03.2006

Tribal Services Division Director

Southern Ute Tribe
07.2003 - 11.2009

Chief Executive Officer

Native American Health Center, Inc.
04.2002 - 10.2005

CEO/Executive Director

Ramah Navajo Scholl Board, Inc.
10.2000 - 11.2001

Department Director Social & Health Services

The Hopi Tribe
06.1997 - 06.2000

Department Manager Hopi Tribal & Tech

The Hopi Tribe
06.1992 - 06.2010

Dean of Students

Navajo Community College
06.1991 - 11.1999

Ph.D. - Social Services/Education /Health Administartion

University of Utah

Master of Science - Social Work & Community Organization

University of Utah

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences/Child & Family Relations

Brigham Young University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Brigham Young University

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Indian HS
Loren Sekayumptewa