Co-Executive Director
Dr. Monique Apple, DSW
Department Chair and Field Coordinator for Social Work at Oglala Lakota College. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Governance
Our board of directors.
Šiná Okígwa (Paints Robe) is governed by enrolled tribal citizens with deep roots in the communities we serve. Our Co-Executive Directors lead the programs day to day; the board holds the organization accountable to the people it belongs to.
Co-Executive Directors
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Co-Executive Director
Delaney Apple
Oglala Lakota. Founder of the Horse Camp and Cultural Advisor for the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board.
Board of Directors
Board President
Oitancan Mani "Oi" Zephier
Lakota broadcaster and cultural leader. Longtime advocate for Indigenous community media and emergency preparedness across Pine Ridge and beyond.
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Treasurer
Lorna Cuny
Oglala Lakota. Executive Director of the Medicine Wheel Ride, raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
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Secretary
Lefawn Janis
Lakota community organizer. Years of experience supporting families and cultural events in Rapid City.
More board photographs coming soon.