NATIVE HEALTH Board of Directors

NATIVE HEALTH is governed by a Board of Directors who represent the diverse Native American and underserved community members in which we operate our services and programs. The Board of Directors are volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise in supporting NATIVE HEALTH. They are responsible for setting the strategic direction and fiduciary oversight of NATIVE HEALTH.

NATIVE HEALTH Board of Directors 2026 Meeting Schedule*

NATIVE HEALTH Board of Directors meetings start at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, January 20
  • Tuesday, February 17
  • Tuesday, March 17
  • Tuesday, April 21
  • Tuesday, May 19
  • Tuesday, June16
  • Tuesday, July 21
  • Tuesday, August 18
  • Tuesday, September15
  • Tuesday, October 20
  • Tuesday, November 17
  • December – TBD

*All dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

Board of Directors

9 members

  • Jeanine Edaakie

    President

    Yaqui, Maya

  • Olivia Wauneka

    Secretary

    Navajo

  • Adrian Bizardi

    Member

    Navajo

  • Elena Young

    Member

    Navajo

  • Jay Maningo-Salinas, Ph.D.

    Member

  • Kimberly Dutcher

    Member

    Navajo

  • Kyle Mitchell

    Member

    Navajo

  • Rishi Popat, DMD, DMSc

    Member

  • Yvette Brown-Shirley, MD

    Member

    Navajo