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Carol Robinson-Zañartu, Ph.D.

PROGRAM:

Director, SHPA Native American Collaboration

School Psychology Program, College of Education

INSTITUTIONS:

Boston University – MS School Psychology

University of Pittsburgh - PhD Counseling Psychology

SHPA:

For over 25 years, the Native Scholars Projects have been my second home -- a home which has nurtured, educated, challenged, and connected me – with myself, with some of my most significant friends and mentors, and with Indigenous worldview. I am grateful to give back what I can to our scholars and our communities.

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Ann Pierce

Bachelors- 1976, Syracuse University, College of Visual & Performing Arts; Masters- 2007, San Diego State University, M.S. in Counseling, with a Specialization in School Counseling. I am Scots-Irish, English, Cornish.
I am a graduate of the Native Scholars Program, 2007, and have been the Site Supervisor for the project since that time.
I am the School Counselor out at Campo Elementary.
For over a dozen years I have been fortunate to work closely with Carol, SDSU, and the wonderful Kumeyaay people, young & old, out on the Campo reservation. The connection, passion, and dedication of students like yourselves has been a beautiful gift to my students and their families.
I look forward to this new beginning!

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Tiffany Haswood

Tribal Affiliation:

Diné

Institutions:

Northern Arizona University

BS in Elementary Education

BS in Special Education

MEd in Special Education

San Diego State University

MS in Counseling

EdS in School Psychology

SHPA:

I’m passionate about working with Indigenous youth and communities.

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Katy Leigh-Osroosh, Ph.D.

PROGRAM:

Co-PI, SHPA Native American Collaboration

Assistant Professor, School Counseling, College of Education

INSTITUTIONS:

SUNY Buffalo- M.Ed. School Counseling

University of Missouri-St. Louis- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision

SHPA:

This program is what brought me to SDSU with its commitment to supporting Indigenous scholars and communities. I am grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to its mission and join this community of amazing students, mentors, and leaders.

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Bryanna Kinlicheene

Tribal Affiliation:

Diné (Navajo)

Program:

School Psychology Program, San Diego State University

Institutions:

Fort Lewis College

BA in Psychology, Minor in Exercise Science, Coaching

SHPA:

The SHPA grant allows me to utilize the values my grandparents have passed down to me, with Indigenous youth. Those values include empathy, compassion, hard work, and interconnectedness. It is important to me that Native American and Indigenous students develop their voice in their education and their community while simultaneously advocating for their mental health needs. I hope to be there for these students and guide them in their journey.

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Gary Taylor

Program: School Counseling

Institutions:

San Diego State University

* BS in Criminal Justice

* Pursuing MS in School Counseling

SHPA:

After 27 years of ministry work, I was drawn to the SHPA project for its devotion to helping the Native American community and youth. I am grateful for SHPA giving me the opportunity to serve and learn the history, culture and values of the indigenous community. As well as providing the support to the youth to be successful in school and life.

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Teresa Silvestre

Program: School Counseling
Education: B.S. Sport Psychology and Leadership from California State University, Long Beach
WHY: I have always had a passion for helping my community. The SHPA project allows me to learn more about the specific challenges the Native community faces, while giving me the necessary tools to adequately support these communities. I look forward to growing in both professional and personal aspects of my life throughout this program.

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Starr GreenSky

Tribal Affiliation: Oglala Lakota, Leech Lake Anishinaabek

Program: School Psychology, San Diego State University

Institutions:

Humboldt State University
BA in Sociology, BA in Child Development, minor in American Indian Education

SHPA: The SHPA grant program provides the personal and professional training I am passionate about obtaining in order to serve Native American youth. Indigenous youth face complex obstacles as they navigate their own traditions and worldview and western education values. Indigenous communities are in need of culturally responsive mental health interventions. I am here because I want to assist Indigenous youth and communities in healing and moving forward.

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Ravonelle Yazzie

Hi everyone! My first name can be hard to pronounce so I like to go by Ravon (pronounced: Ray-vaughn)

Tribal affiliation: Diné (Navajo) from Window Rock, Arizona

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Program: School Counseling, San Diego State University

Institution: BA in Sociology with a minor in Educational Studies, Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

SHPA: Coming from an undergraduate institution that lacked Native support spaces for Indigenous scholars was miserable, especially in a place like Carlisle. So being a first-year graduate student, it is important for me to find a community that recognizes Native American student experiences and perspectives. I look forward to learning more about everyone participating in the project. I am eager to meet and connect with the students at Campo as well.

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Kat Gulino-Pérez

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Institutions: BA in International Security &

Conflict Resolution; Italian

Colombian-born and multinationally grown
Program: MS, School Counseling, SDSU
SHPA: Excited about a program that is committed to Native American mental health while honoring their culture. I am passionate about Mental Health and Historical Trauma and helping to cultivate resilience and healing.

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Rachelle Peterson

Tribal Affiliation: Soboba Band of Indians, Mountain Cahuilla

Program: School Psychology

Institutions: Cal State University San Marcos- BA in American Indian Studies, BA in Human Development

SHPA: I am very passionate about improving mental health services in American Indian communities. I also think it is so important to have more Native representation in this field of work. I am excited to learn what SHPA has to offer.

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Kirsten Mathos

Tribal Affiliation: Diné (Navajo) from Tuba City, Arizona

Program: School Psychology

Institutions: University of Arizona, Elementary Education

SHPA: I’ve been an elementary teacher for nine year, the latter four I served the Indigenous children of the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona. Having gone through the public school system on the Navajo reservation as a child and being employed in the public school system as an adult, I have witnessed the critical need for social advocacy within Indigenous institutions.