Board of Directors

We are governed by a seven member, all Native Board of Directors.

Carol Marshall-Coon, Chairperson, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
Mary (Kati) Pechota, Vice-Chair, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Jacquie Arpan, Secretary, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Tammy Valdez, Treasurer, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Kathy LaBonte, Red Lake Tribe
Denice Murphy, Member, Three Affiliated Tribes of ND
Charles Durrell Robertson Jr., Member, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Attorney

Rural America Initiatives

Your Contribution Matters

We are changing lives and building new futures for the most vulnerable Lakota youth and their families. Our work is made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, businesses, and foundations like yours. We are a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Wóphila uŋkéničiyapi
(We Thank You!)

To donate via Paypal, please use the “Donate” button on any page. Or please make your check payable to “Rural America Initiatives” and send to:

Rural America Initiatives

2112 South Valley Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.