
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.
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 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.
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, 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/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 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.
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 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
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 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.