NWL Staff

ERvina G. Castillo, Operations Manager

Diné Nation

Roberta Zayas,
Board Member

Program Manager, Communities to Careers 

Southwest Regional Champion IHEART

Joan Timeche, Board of Directors Member

Chadé Claiborne, Accountant

Phoebe Suina, Board of Directors Member.

bernina gray, loan fund coordinator

 
 

What does A board director do?

As a valued member of the Native Women Lead leadership team, the Board Director is entrusted with a pivotal role marked by collaboration and empowerment. Within our vibrant community, the Director's contributions are guided by a shared vision of creating a community that uplifts Native women entrepreneurs. With a commitment to upholding our organization's mission and fostering collective purpose, the Director plays a key part in selecting and supporting our Executive Director, shaping strategic initiatives, and ensuring robust financial stewardship. Moreover, they actively engage in fundraising efforts and champion our programs and services, serving as dedicated advocates and ambassadors. Embracing a spirit of continuous learning and respect for diverse perspectives, our Board Director embodies positivity and dedication in every aspect of their role, nurturing a vibrant environment where all voices are valued and heard.

 
 

Co-Founders

 
Native Women Lead CoFounders from right to left; Kalika Davis, Lisa Foreman, Alicia Ortega, Jaime Gloshay, Jaclyn Roessel, Stephine Poston, Kim Gleason, Vanessa Roanhorse.
 
 
Kalika Davis, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Kalika Davis

Dine/Ute

Communications Associate at New Mexico Community Capital

Lisa Foreman, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Lisa Foreman

Filipino/Shawnee/Scott-Irish

Co-owner of One World Rug Care, Naturally Clean & Pohaku Inc

Kim Gleason, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Kim Gleason

Navajo

Founder/CEO of Dancing With Fire Productions Native Theater and Performing Arts

Jaime Gloshay, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Jaime Gloshay

Navajo/White Mountain Apache/Kiowa

Managing Director of Impact Investments at Common Future

Alicia Ortega, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Alicia Ortega

Pueblo of Pojoaque & Pueblo of Santa Clara

CEO of Evergreen Ingenuity & Development Strategist at Native Guitars Tour

Stephine Poston, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Stephine Poston

Pueblo of Sandia

Owner of Poston & Associates LLC

Vanessa Roanhorse, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Vanessa Roanhorse

Navajo

Owner & CEO of Roanhorse Consulting LLC

Jaclyn Roessel, Native Women Lead CoFounder.

Jaclyn Roessel

Navajo

President of Grown Up Navajo