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Our Mission

Established in 1998, the Native American Land Conservancy (NALC), safeguards off-reservation sacred sites in California's ancestral territories. Evolving in response to ongoing development, NALC has become a vital force, now expanded to protect and restore sacred sites nationwide. Our comprehensive approach includes educational initiatives for Native American youth and the wider public, along with scientific studies on cultural, biological, and historical aspects of sacred lands. NALC's unwavering commitment to preserving the rich heritage of Native American Tribes remains paramount in today's expansive landscape.

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Board of Directors

Michael Madrigal

Cahuilla

President

Sean Milanovich, PhD

Cahuilla

Vice President

Robert Paull

Lummi

Treasurer

Nicole Raphaely, MA, JD

Secretary

Dean Mike

Chemehuevi

Board Member 

Theresa Mike

Lummi

Board Member

Rebecca Kugel, PhD

Ojibwe

Board Member 

Fay Mcclung

Board Member

Cara Romero

Chemehuevi

Board Member

Matthew Leivas

Chemehuevi

Board Member

Our Team

Robert Przeklasa, PhD

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Executive Director

Omar Barraza

Operations Manager

Cassaundra Pino

Acoma Pueblo

Policy Manager

Desirae Najares-Jordan 

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Tribal Outreach Specialist

Donald Medart

Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe

Tribal Outreach Specialist

Elizabeth Paige

Su-Kutt Menyil Cahuilla 

Education and Stewardship Program Manager

Paisley Ramstead 

Program Coordinator

Siobhan Lopez

Director of Development

Amber Davis

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Program Assistant & Site Monitor
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