Oglala LakotaPine Ridge, South Dakota41 years old My name is Michelle Carlow. I am a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. I have lived here my entire life. I am a single mother to four beautiful children. Kristofer, my oldest son, is 21 years of age….
Navajo NationColfax, California30 years oldPatient Services Representative, Chapa-De Indian Health I am KC Fallon from Colfax, CA. I was born on the Navajo reservation, but I grew up in rural Northern California in the small town of Hayfork, CA. From a very young age, I helped my family with community events such as fundraising, public…
Oglala LakotaKyle, South Dakota34 years oldE911 IT Specialist I’d like to participate in the PATHSTAR Alcatraz Swim week because I would like to continue on my path to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. My first year at PATHSTAR was a huge adjustment just getting to know my environment but i really learned a lot…
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…