Staff
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Clayton Small, Ph.D., CEOTribal Affiliation: Northern Cheyenne He has experience as a school and university administrator, as well as, Director of two non-profit organizations and Indian Health Services administration. He has developed training programs for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Services, Department of Justice, and SAMHSA. He serves as Lead Trainer and his programs offer leadership and hope for Native people. |
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Maha Charani Small, Ph.D.,
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Dr. Allyson Kelley
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Raymond Reyes, Ph.D.Tribal Affiliation: Hopi/Mexican He serves as Program Evaluator for “The Good Road of Life” curriculum funded by the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). He serves as Academic Vice-President at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and is a national and international motivational speaker. |
Jeni LaFranier, Special AdvisorTribal Affiliation: Northern Cheyenne She is a founding board member for the Native P.R.I.D.E organization and is serving as a tribal council member for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. Her background is film-making and videography. She has produced several documentaries on the strengths of Native people.
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Advisory Group Members
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Ernie Bighorn (Fort Peck Assiniboine Sioux Tribe) has a long experience working with Native American youth in leadership and educational development For thirty years, he was the Director of Indian Development and educational alliance, INC., providing personal, family, social, educational, and employment case-management services to Native children, youth, and families.
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Jillene Joseph (Gros Ventre), B.S., is the Executive Director for the Native Wellness Institute (NWI). She is a national trainer/facilitator in prevention and leadership, as well as, successful administrator and grants writer for numerous programs. Her personal mantra is “Living the Warrior’s Spirit: being positive, productive, and proactive.”
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Don Pepion (Blackfeet), Ed.D. is currently an Associate Professor at New Mexico State University (Las Cruces) and former Director of their American Indian Program. He has experience as President of the Blackfeet Community College, Tribal Health Director, and Housing Authority Director.
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Call us now to confirm a training for your community or join us for one of our upcoming trainings:
Office: 505-897-7968
Dr. Clayton Small: (505) 321-2808 Email: clayton@nativeprideus.org
Dr. Maha Small: (505) 321-3048 Email: maha@nativeprideus.org