Oglala LakotaPine Ridge, South Dakota38 years oldInformation Technology Technician, Pine Ridge High School My name is Bessie LeBeau. I am 38 years old and currently work as an IT Technician at Pine Ridge School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. I am married to Donnie LeBeau Jr and together we have 5 beautiful, intelligent, athletic children….
Utu Utu Gwaitu Benton Paiute TribeSacramento, California30 years oldDiabetes Program Assistant, Chapa De Indian Health My name is Tahvooche Saulque. I am Nuumu (Paiute) from the Utu Utu Gwaitu Benton Paiute Tribe in Benton, CA. I currently work for Chapa-De Indian Health Program as the Diabetes Program Assistant. I love what we do here at…
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, KansasSacramento, California56 years oldSocial Worker, Bureau of Indian Affairs I was introduced to the PATHSTAR program at a conference I attended prior to turning 50 years old. I remember being so excited about the program and telling my children, “I’m going to do that before I turn 50!” Well, I’ll be…
Michelle DeasonUnited Keetoowah Band of Cherokee IndiansRocklin, California44 years oldFinancial Trust Officer, Office of Special Trustee I was introduced to PATHSTAR at a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) class through Chapa-De Indian Health Clinic in Auburn, CA, the spring of 2015. I had been a first time participant of the DPP class after finding out about…
Savannah TrujilloUpland, California17 years oldStudent, Upland High School, Upland, California As a third year returner, I am really intent in venturing deeper into the world of PATHSTAR. The reason I want to participate in this program again is so I can be as involved as possible with the whole ‘shabang.’ I always enjoy my time…
Sicangu LakotaUpland, California16 years oldStudent, Upland High School, Upland, California My name is Sanaa Johnson. I currently attend Upland High School and currently am a Junior. I am a descendant of the Lower Brule Sioux tribe, my mother is an enrolled member and my grandmother was born and raised on the reservation. My Lakota identity…
CherokeeSmartsville, California52 years old I never in my wildest dreams ever could have thought I would ever have the opportunity to join in on such an amazing adventure. I perceived it to be that only super athletic fit individuals could accomplish the feat so it was never on my mind that I would ever do…
NavajoRocklin, California55 years oldEmployee at Sam’s Club, Roseville, California My name is Sylvia Valdez. I would like to participate in the PATHSTAR Alcatraz swim week because I feel that I have worked hard in these last 5 years of working the diabetes prevention program and that this is my next step. I started my personal…
Colville Confederated Tribes, Okanogan BandSpokane Valley, Washington35 years oldCounselor, Kalispel Tribe, and Lifestyle Coach, YMCA of the Inland Northwest My participation in PATHSTAR is something that has stuck with me over the years. I was reflecting on how a few of the program tips are still active in my daily life. My personal and professional…
Oglala LakotaKyle, South Dakota33 years oldE911 IT Specialist My name is Samantha White; I was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I attended and completed my education at Little Wound School, University of Minnesota and Oglala Lakota College with hopes of continuing my education and receiving a PhD in Business Administration. I…