Ami is Payomkawichum from the Rincon Band; a trained teacher with 20+ years experience developing culturally responsive curriculums using a mental health framework including Rez Beats, Native & Indigenous Classes and Clubs, Rincon Youth Storytelling, and is a trained facilitator of Gathering of Native Americans.  Ms Ami is also a recipient of the National Indian Health Board Local Impact Award for making a difference in her community.

Es is Nuu Savi (Mixtec) with four Kumeyaay children and husband from the San Pasqual Band. She is a trained teacher with 20+ years experience developing culturally responsive curriculums and is passionate about the equitable education and access to healing for our young people.

Melissa has indigenous ancestry from Honduras. As an environmental engineer, she is a passionate advocate for social & environmental justice, and has 8 years of experience with policy advocacy, volunteer and program management.

Cassie is Payomkawichum from the Pechanga Band; is dedicated to social & emotional wellness, has coordinated two Gathering of Native Americans, & is skilled at building relationships with young people.

Andrea is a queer Mexican Ñuu Savi born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana, Kumeyaay Territory. She is earning her PhD in Ethnic Studies from the University of California San Diego. Her current work focuses on the development of life-affirming institutions and community spaces centering the healing and autonomy of Indigenous, Black, migrant, queer and trans peoples. She has sixteen years of community and coalition organizing experience on youth, education, racial, economic, environmental and housing justice.