Our Mission

The Native American Training Institute is dedicated to fostering empowerment among individuals, families, and the broader community. Our mission is to create a nurturing and secure environment where children and families can thrive. By providing comprehensive support and resources, we aim to help everyone reach their fullest potential. We believe that a healthy and safe community is the foundation for achieving personal and collective growth, and we are committed to making this vision a reality.

Our Team

Gillian Plenty Chief

Director

gillianp@nativeinstitute.org

Jessi Leneaugh

IFP Program Director

jessil@nativeinstitute.org

Dereck Stonefish

Training Coordinator

derecks@nativeinstitute.org

Lonnie Wise Spirit

Cultural Connections Coordinator

lonniew@nativeinstitute.org

Sloan Henry

ICWA Capacity Builder

sloanh@nativeinstitute.org

Lonnie Dionne

ICWA Family Preservationist

lonnied@nativeinstitute.org

Jill Doernbach (Wilkie)

ICWA Family Preservationist

jillw@nativeinstitute.org

Brittnee Foote

ICWA Family Preservationist

brittneef@nativeinstitute.org

McKayla Gates

ICWA Family Preservationist

mckaylag@nativeinstitute.org

Bobbie Kastner

ICWA Family Preservationist

bobbiek@nativeinstitute.org

Gabriella Lilley

ICWA Family Preservationist

gabriellal@nativeinstitute.org

Leah McCloud

ICWA Family Preservationist

leahm@nativeinstitute.org

Alayna McConnell

ICWA Family Preservationist

alaynam@nativeinstitute.org

Ahiticia Tasso

ICWA Family Preservationist

ahiticiat@nativeinstitute.org