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
Paula Peters
Communications & Programs Coordinator
Seeqan Weeden
Land Care Assistant
Earl Mills, Jr.
Land Care Manager
Siobhan “Vonnie” Brown
Administration & Programs Associate
Asa Peters
Land & Cultural Knowledge Caretaker
Kat Garofoli
Land Protection Specialist
Board of directors
Ramona Peters
President & Founder of NLC
Marlene Lopez
Vice-Chair
Leslie Jonas
Treasurer
Gertrude “Kitty” Hendricks
Clerk
Sharman Brown
Board Member
Gail Melix
Board Member
Berta Giles Welch
Board Member
Hazel Currence
Board Member
Tia Pocknett
Board Member
Andre Strongbearheart Gaines
Board Member
Cassius Champlin Spears Sr.
Board Member
Advisors
Mark H. Robinson
Sam Carlson
join our circle
“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.