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Message from the President/CEO

Welcome! Native American Connections is pleased that you have taken the time to learn more about us. We are a place where lives are changed, families strengthened, and healthy communities are built.

Since our inception in 1972, Native American Connections has worked toward long term sustainability by leveraging our resources for the promotion and development of services that meet the critical needs of the Native American community in Phoenix and Tribes throughout the Southwest.

Our organizational philosophy and services are grounded in Native American cultural and spiritual values, with a deep sense of purpose. We serve a variety of individuals and families in a wide-range of services - from homeless men or women seeking recovery in hopes of becoming clean and sober and reuniting with their children and families - to working families looking for affordable housing or pursuing the path to homeownership.

Native American Connections has a dedicated Board of Directors who volunteer their time to keep our Mission, Vision and Values on course; a hardworking team of skilled and professional staff who dedicate themselves to transforming the lives of those we directly serve; and passionate alumni, volunteers and donors who want to give back to their community.

We invite you to join Native American Connections in making a real difference in the lives of Native people by sharing your gifts and talents with us. This website will help keep you informed of all our services, program activities, and community events. We count on you for support and thank you for visiting us.

Sincerely,

Diana Yazzie-Devine
President/CEO

Administration

Diana Yazzie-Devine
President/CEO, LISAC
MBA, Arizona State University
Sean Shabastari
CFO
MBA, The University of Utah
Katherine Parton
Controller
BS, Indiana University
Madeleine Stilwell
Director of Human Resources
MSW, LCSW Arizona State University
Rita Herbert
Property Management Director
Joe Keeper
Director of Housing
BA, University of Manitoba
Margot Cordova
Development Director
MPA-URP, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and Int'l Affairs, Princeton University
Judy Morris
Resident Services Director
BA, Ottawa University
Marisa Arellano Velazquez
Marketing Coordinator
MA, Arizona State University
Davina Haskins
Executive Administrative Assistant


Behavioral Health

Richard Moreno
Director of Behavioral Health
M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
Yvonne Fortier
Director of Clinical Services LPC, LISAC
MA Counseling and Psychology, Prescott College MAP
Jodi Erickson
Director of Children's Services
MSW, LCSW Arizona State University
Sheryl Caponera
Director of Grants Administration
MS Ed, University of Illinois
Steve A. Longhi
Clinical Supervisor - Indian Rehabilitation MA, LPC, LISAC
MA Counseling, Chapman University - Specialization in Professional Counseling
Helen Leonard
Clinical Supervisor - Guiding Star MC LPC
MA Community Counseling, University of Phoenix
Kristin Lewis
Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator
MSW, Arizona State University West
Hedy Emery
Training Coordinator
BS, Fort Lewis College
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