2019-2020 HLP Participants
Cohort Participants
2019-2020 Hopi Leadership Program
Aeon Albert
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Aeon Albert is from the village of Shungopavi and belongs to the Snow clan. Her place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation as the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Program Associate.
Lexie James
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Lexie James is from the village of Tewa, and belongs to the Corn clan. Her place of employment is working for the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation as the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Youth Liaison.
Bryan Humetewa
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Bryan Humetewa is from the Village of Mishungnovi and belongs to the Bear clan. His place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation, as the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Mentor.
Glatrina Kagenveama
2019-2020 HLP Participants
Glatrina Kagenveama is from the village of Shungopavi and belongs to the Bear Strap and Spider clan. Her place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation, as the Deputy Finance Director.
Terri Honani
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Terri Honani is from the village of Tewa and belongs to the Tobacco clan. Her place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation as the The Natwani Coalition Program Manager.
Eugene Cody
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Eugene Cody is from the village of MIsungnovi and belongs to the Rabbit & Tobacco clan. His place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation, as the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Data Associate.
CiAnna Sakeva
2019-2020 HLP Participant
CiAnna Sakeva is from the village of Sitsomovi and belong to the Snake clan. Her place of employment is at the non-profit organization, The Hopi Foundation as the Natwani Coalition Program Coordinator.
Tracy Honani
2019-2020 HLP Participants
Tracy Honani is from the village of Sitsomovi and belongs to the Roadrunner clan. Her place of employment is at Hopi Traders Inc. as a Restaurant Server.
Justin Hongeva
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Justin Hongeva is from the village of Moenkopi, and belongs to the Young Corn clan. His place of employment is at the Hopi Education Endowment Fund, as the Resource Development Manager.
Humewysi Sockyma
2019- 2020 HLP Participant
Humwwysi Sockyma is from the village of Mishugnovi and belongs to the Bear clan. Her place of employment is at the Hopi Tribe as a Structure Fire Fighter.
Mandy Poneoma
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Mandy Poneoma is from the village of Songoopavi, and belongs to the Water and Corn clan. Her place of employment is at Hopi Telecommunications Inc., as the Geographical Information Systems Technician.
Jeremy King
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Jeremy King is from the village of Moenkopi, and belongs to the Water Coyote clan. He has experience as a Facilitator, Data Management, and Community Mapping & Development.
Lori Nuvayestewa
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Lori Nuvayestewa is from the village of Walpi and belongs to the Flute Clan. Her place of employment is at the Village of Walpi as the Senior/Youth Program Coordinator.
Ruby Torivio
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Ruby Torivio is from the village of Tewa, and belongs to the Kachina and Parrot clan. Her place of employment is at the First Mesa Youth Center as the Activities Coordinator.
Micheal Adams
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Micheal Adams is from the village of Tewa and belongs to the Katsina and Parrot clan. He has experience as a Professional Speaker and a Master Life Success Coach. Currently, Micheal is the School Counselor at Second Mesa Day School.
Marissa Adams
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Marissa Adams is from the village of Sitsomovi and belongs to the Fire clan. Her place of employment is working at Northern Arizona University as a Program Manager.
Camelia Dewakuku
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Camelia Dewakuku is from the village of Tewa and belongs to the Sand clan. She has an extensive background in Informational Technology.
Sampson Taylor
2019-2020 HLP Participant
Sampson Taylor is from the village of Kykotsmovi and belongs to the Bamboo clan. His place of employment is working at Native American Connections as the Case Manager Supervisor.
Experience the
Hopi Leadership Program
"Growing strong and culturally-grounded Hopi & Tewa professionals utilizing a model based on the Hopi culture and western education to build effective leadership skills.
The Hopi Leadership Program (HLP) is designed to grow strong, effective, and culturally grounded professionals at Hopi by encouraging effective leadership skills among emerging Hopi leaders. The long-term goal is to nurture a community of professionals who can serve as effective leaders and successfully bridge the Hopi and non-native world in a way that is firmly grounded in the uniquely Hopi worldview.
Program Summary
15-month Program for Hopi & Tewa Adults
This 15-month capacity building program will support future successors who will run organizations and perform grassroots community work at Hopi using a model based on the Hopi culture and western education.
Participants will undergo an initial skills and knowledge assessment and will also work to define their own personal goals and objectives as part of the program. Participants will gain experience in leadership and in professional management practices. They will engage in on-going dialogue about issues related to professional development at Hopi, the complexity of bridging the Hopi and non-native worlds, and the qualities required for effective leadership. Through this experience they themselves, their families and their place of employment will also benefit from their growing knowledge of leadership, along with other skills.
Program Objectives
The Hopi Foundation established the Hopi Leadership Program to:
Support the growth and development of a new generation of Hopi leaders and professionals;
Develop skills and practices that enable healthy, successful, and self-sufficient lives;
Develop and encourage management habits and understanding of Western -style philanthropy;
Develop models for balancing and enhancing traditional cultural wisdom in the context of modern day society; and
Provide training in core management disciplines required to manage an organization.
Program Curriculum
Two full-day sessions focus on Hopi bodies of knowledge as well as specific management disciplines. The curriculum provides a rigorous yet flexible educational experience enabling participants to combine theory and best practice
of professional management within a uniquely Hopi context. Session modules include:
Getting To Know You & Mentoring
Hopi Cultural Values
Hopi Social Systems & Gender Roles
Hopilavayi
Tradition and Change at Hopi
Hopi Governance
Tour of Hopi Villages
Hopi Environmental Field Trip
Communication & Management
Community Organizing
Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
Sustaining your Organization & Organizational Marketing
Vision for Hopi
Midpoint & Final Reflection Sessions
Mentorship & Program Fees
Program participants are paired and each serve as a mentor to the other during the monthly sessions and outside of the program. As mentors they help guide one another in their learning and development both personally and professionally.
A program fee of $250 is required by selected participants. This worthwhile investment helps to offset the cost of books and materials provided directly to the participants throughout the Program.
This fee covers approximately 8% of the total costs associated with participant expenses. Remaining costs are paid by the generosity of grants, donations, sponsorship, and other sources of funding
