Our circle
Our board is a circle of Native American tribal members, guiding the NLC with traditional cultural knowledge to respect and honor the earth. We pursue a life in thanksgiving with our surroundings and strive to respond to the land’s call.
It is by their inspiration that NLC is moved to protect, preserve and restore land.
Staff
Diana Ruiz, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Stephen Hart
Associate Director
Asa Peters
Jodi Newcomb Keegan
Operations Facilitator
Earl Mills, Jr.
Land and Cultural Knowledge Caretaker
Land Care Manager
Paula Peters
Communications and Programs Coordinator
Kat Garofoli
Land Protection Specialist
Board of directors
Ramona Peters
President and Founder of NLC
Gertrude “Kitty” Hendricks
Clerk
Andre Strongbearheart Gaines
Board Member
Marlene Lopez
Vice-Chair
Sharman Brown
Board Member
Hazel Currence
Board Member
Berta Giles Welch
Board Member
Cassius Champlin Spears Sr.
Board Member
Leslie Jonas
Treasurer
Gail Melix
Board Member
Advisors
Mark H. Robinson
Sam Carlson
Partners
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“Personally, each time I receive a letter, email, on-line donation, or phone call from you, I receive a real sensation in my heart. I hope you could feel my smile of gratitude in that moment.”
-NLC Founder Ramona Peters.