Pathways Into Health Membership

Pathways Into Health (PIH) general membership is a coalition of over 150 individuals both academic and Tribal participants, representing 9 major University academic institutions, Tribes, Tribal colleges and the Indian Health Service and academic health centers. 

We invite you to become a member of Pathways Into Health, to bring your ideas, suggestions, and guidance to this important initiative.  Please contact Dave Juen, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , for more information.

The following is a current list of members:

Academic Participants - (Last, First, Title, Organization)

Alpert, Joseph, Chief of Medicine, University of Arizona
Anthony, Marietta, Associate Vice President for Women's Health, University of Arizona
Baldwin, Julie, College of Public Health, Dept. of Community & Family University of South Florida
Begay, R. Cruz Professor, College of Health Professions, Northern Arizona University
Bernas, Judy, Associate Vice President for Federal Relations, University of Arizona
Blevins, Jennifer, Chair, Asst. Professor for the Dept of Exercise & Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University
Booker, John, Associate Director, Institute for Public Health
Bootman, Lyle Dean, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
Boyle, Joyceen, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing University of Arizona
Brown, Mary, Program Director, Arizona CERT Education Core University of Arizona
Brunk, Blanche, Director, Health Programs, College of Rural Alaska University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Campos-Outcalt, Doug, Associate Dept Chair, Family & Community Medicine University of Arizona, Phoenix Campus
Carroll, Richard, Executive Director, Human Development Institute Northern Arizona University
Casillas, Juanna, Native American Liaison Coordinator, Rural Health Office University of Arizona
Chadwick, Jacqueline, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, Phoenix Campus University of Arizona
Clark, Ferlin, President Dine College, Navajo Nation
Clendaniel, Sean, Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University
Cling, O. Ray, Professor Associate Dean, College of Public Health University of Oklahoma
Coast, Richard, Chair, Exercise Sciences Northern Arizona University
Coe, Kathryn, Asst. Professor of Public Health, Special Populations Shared Services Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
Cornell, Stephen, Director, Professor of Sociology & Public Administration & Policy, Udall Center for Studies, University of Arizona
Crow, Karine, Associate Professor, NAU Ganado Nursing Program Coordinator Northern Arizona University
Crow, Michael, President, Arizona State University
Cruz-Uribe, Kathryn, Dean, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Northern Arizona University
Davis, George, Provost, University of Arizona
de Zapien, Jill Guernsey, Associate Dean, Community Programs, College of Public Health University of Arizona
Decker, Ilene, Assistant Dean, College of Health Professions Northern Arizona University
DeLapp, Tina, Director, School of Nursing University of Alaska, Anchorage
DeRosa, Carl, Chair, Health Care, Physical Therapy Northern Arizona University
Dine-Chacon, Gayle, Director of the Native American Center for Health, University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Don, Linda, Director, Office of Academic Access & Achievement University of Arizona
Easley, Cheryl, Dean of the College of Health & Social Welfare, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Erps, Kris, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Weinstein, University of Arizona
Eyrich, Jaime, American Indian Studies Program, University of Arizona
Fink, John, Vice President for Research & Economic Affairs, Arizona State University
Fox, Carl, Vice Provost, Research and Graduate Studies Northern Arizona University
Freiburger, Gary A. Director, Arizona Health Science Library University of Arizona
Galloway, James, Director, Regional Health Administrator Region V
Garrison, Edward, Faculty, Biology and Publin Health Dine College, Navajo Nation
Gehler, Jan, Dean, Community & Technical College University of Alaska, Anchorage
Gishey, Laurence, Director, Institute for Native Americans Northern Arizona University
Glick, Milton, Provost, Arizona State University
Gomez, Roberto, Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Gordon, Pauyl, Director, Preparation for Clinical Medicine University of Arizona
Grey, Michael, Dean, Continuing Medical Education, University of Connecticut Health Center
Grobsmith, Liz, Provost Northern Arizona University
Hadley, Stuart, Assistant Vice President for Policy Affairs/Executive Director Federal Relations, Arizona State University
Haegar, John, President, Northern Arizona University
Harris, Jan, Director, Health Workforce Development Projects, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Helm, Denise, Director, Dental Hygiene, Northern Arizona University
Henderson, Robert, NAHEC, Northern Arizona University
Hild, Carl, Associate Director, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies University of Alaska, Anchorage
Hollow, Walt, Clinical Associate Professor, Family Medicine, Member, Dean of Midicine, Office of Multicultrual Affairs University of Washington Health Sciences Center
Hughes, Alison, Director, Rural Health Office, College of Public Health, University of Arizona
Isenberg, Marjorie, Dean, College of Nursing University of Arizona
Joe, Jennie, Director, Native Research & Training Center, University of Arizona
Johnson, Linda, Senior Associate to the Vice President for Health Sciences, University of Arizona
Johnson, Rhonda, Associate Professor of Public Health, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Joiner, Keith, Dean, College of Medicine University of Arizona
Joseph, Bernice, Executive Dean, College of Rural Health University of Alaska, Anchorage
Kelley, Jacqueline, Clinical Professor, College of Nursing University of Arizona
Keltner, Bette, Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences Georgetown University
Koch, John C. University of South Dakota
Koff, Nancy, Associate Dean, Cirricular Affairs, College of Medicine University of Arizona
Libecap, Ann, Director, AHSC Facilities Management University of Arizona
Likins, Peter, President, University of Arizona
Livingston, Stephen, American Indian Students United for Nursing, Arizona State University
Mead, Sally, University of Alaska, Anchorage
McCormick, Debby, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Dept of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University
McNeely, Rick, Co-Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program & Director, AHSC Biomedical Communications University of Arizona
Moynahan, Kevin, University of Arizona
Murphy, John, Department Head, Pharmacy Practice & Science University of Arizona
Nelson, Claudia, Associate Director, Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office University of Arizona
Patrick, Sarah, Director, Center for Rural Health Improvement University of South Dakota
Patton, David, Dean of Professional Schools, Northern Arizona University
Paur, Ruth, University of North Dakota
Perdue, Karen, Associate Vice President for Health Affairs, Unviersity of Alaska, Fairbanks
Powell, Richard, Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies & Economic Development University of Arizona
Robels, Jonathan, Director, Hispanic Center for Excellence University of Arizona
Romero-Leggott, Valerie, Director, Cultural & Ethnic Programs Unviersity of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Rosich, Rosellen, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Roth, Paul, Associate Vice President for Clincal Arrairs, Dean for the School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Sanderson, Pyllis, Native American Liaison for the Native American Cardiology Program, University of Arizona
Sanderson, Priscilla, Research Assistant Professor, College of Health Professionals, Outreach Coordinator, American Indian Cancer Research Project, Northern Arizona University
Sciacca, John, Chair, Department of Health Promotions, College of Health Professionals Northern Arizona University
Seaman, Mary Lee, Assistant to Dean Keltner, Georgetown University
Sellers, Judith, Chair & Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Northern Arizona University
Sens, Mary Ann, Professor and Chair of Pathology, University of North Dakota
Swanson, Marie, Dean, College of Public Health University of Arizona
Swanson, Rick, Center Director, Northern Arizona Area Health Education Center Northern Arizona University
Teufel-Shone, Nicolette, Co-Principal Investigator for Navajo NARCH & Associate Professor for Health Promotion Sciences, College of Public Health University of Arizona
Till, Robert E. Chair, Department of Psychology Northern Arizona University
Tippeconnic, Fox Mary Jo, Director, American Indian Studies Program University of Arizona
Varela, Lorraine, Special Assistant to the Dean, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Wakefield, Mary, Director, Center for Rural Health, School of Medicine University of North Dakota
Warne, Bev, Stabber Students United for Nursing Arizona State University
Warne, Don, Clincal Professor, Arizona State University
Welty, Francine, University of Harvard
Weinstein, Ronald, Chair of Pathology, Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program University of Arizona
Williams, John, Dean, Division of Health Sciences, School of Medicine University of South Dakota
Woosley, Raymond, University of Arizona
Worthen, Anne, Program Coodinator Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office
Yahola, Wilson Cynthia, Director of the Native American PA Track, A.T. Still University
Yutrzenka, Gerald, Associate Professor, Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Director Minority Affairs/INMED Satellite Office, Health Professions Advisor Univeristy of South Dakota
Zuckerman James Assistant Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecollgy & Reproductive Biology Harvard Medical School

Tribal Participants - (Last, First, Title, Organization)

Albert, Reanna, Staff Assistant to Chairman, Wayne Taylor Hopi Tribe
Allison, Michael, Native American Liaison Coordinator, Arizona Department of Health Services
Andrews, Adam, Executive Assistant to the Chairwoman, Tohono O'Odham Nation
Dallas, Laverne, Hopi Health Care Network, Hopi Tribe
Felter, Mary, Hopi Tribe
Forquera, Ralph, Seattle Indian Health Board
Frias, Minnie, Chairwoman, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Heart, Manuel, Councilman, NCAI Southwest Area Ute Mountain, Ute Tribe, NCAI
Hiratsuka, Vanessa, Recruitment Project Manager, Traditions of the Heart Southcentral Foundation
Honanie, Herman, Director, Hopi Health Services Hopi Tribe
Howard, Ruben, Director of Health Programs, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Johnson, Susie, Diabetic & Nursing Service Cordinator, GPRA Case Manager Mariposa Indian Health Center
Juan-Saunders Vivian Chairperson Tohono O'Odham Nation
Kopacz, Fred, Director of Planning and Grants, Southcentral Foundation
Lane, Travis, Outreach Coordinator for INMED, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Lewis, John, Executive Director, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Mala, Ted, Southcentral Foundation
Masayesva, Marilyn, Representative, Hopi Tribal Council
Massey, Dallas, Sr. Chairman, White Mountain Apapche Tribe
McKenzie, Taylor, Acting Chief, Medical Officer Navajo Nation Division of Health
Medicine, Crow Beau, Vice Chairman, Woodsford Washoe Comminity Council
Melvin, Daryl, Chief Executive Officer, Hopi Health Care Center
Montiel, Alida, Health Systems Analyst, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Norris, Ned, Vice Chairman, Tohono O'Odham Nation
Nuvayestewa, Leon, Manager, Department of Human Services Hopi Tribe
Parra, Sylvia, Senior Staff Member, Tohono O'Odham Nation
Roanhorse, Anslem, Jr. Executive Director, Navajo Nation Division of Health
Sakiestewa, Robert, Tribal Council Representative, Hopi Tribe
Shirley, Joe, Jr. President, Navajo Nation Division of Health
Smith, Sally Chairperson, National Indian Health Board
Taylor, Wayne, Chairman Hopi Tribe
Tom-Orme, Lillian, Department of Family and Preventative Medicine
Valencia, Robert, Council Member, Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Vicenti, Darren, Clinical Medical Director, Hopi Health Care Center

Participants - (Last, First, Title, Organization)

Benham, Jenette, Program Assistant Native American Cardiology, MedStar Research Institute
Berkley, Vincent, Chief Medical Officer, Acting Deputy Director Phoenix Area Indian Health Service
Birnbaum, Bernard, Family Medicine, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Indian Health Service
Bowers, Jennifer, no information listed
Brody, Eric, Associate Director, Native American Cardiology Program Indian Health Service
Brown, Steve, Director of Medical Students/Resident Education Programs no other info
Carnicom, Whitney, Program Assistant, Native American Cardiology Program
Carroll, Mark, Telehealth Prgram Coordinator, Medical Informaticist Navajo Area Indian Health Service
Cochran, Patricia Longley, Executive Director, Alaska Native Science Commission
Davis, Don, Director of Field Operations, Indian Health Service
Dye Sara, Chief Medical Officer, Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service
Fulwood, Robinson, Senior Manager, Public Health Program Development National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute, National Institute of Health
Galloway, James, Senior Cardiologist, Indian Health Service
Hays, Augusta, Indian Health Service
Hubbard, John, Director Navajo Area, Indian Health Service
Kitterdge, John, Chief Medical Officer, Tucson Area Indian Health Service
Labarthe, Darwin, Associate Director for CV Health Policy and Research National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
Landon, Beth, no information listed
LaRocque, Diana P. EMS/PHN Nurse Consultant, Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service
Mitchell, Pat J. Government Relations-Issues Management-Coalitions Strategic Impact
Norman, D, no information listed
Olson, Richard D. Acting Director, OCPS POPH
Pacheco, Edith, Native American Cardiology, MedStar Research Institute
Painter, Michael, Robert Wood Johnson, Health Policy Fellow
Peter, Douglas, Chief Medical Officer, Navajo Area Indian Health Service
Pflaum, Jackie, no information listed
Poocha, Kenneth, Director, Community Development Arizona Association of Community Health Center
Rhoades, Everett, Past Immediate President AAIP
Riedhead, Charles, Chief Clinical Consultant in Internal Medicine Indian Health Service
Russell, Grey, Barbara
Satala, Taylor, Tucson Area Director, Tucson Area Indian Health Service
Saylor, Bryan, no information listed
Schmitt, Karen, no information listed
Segal, Bernie, no information listed
Sekonde, Edward, Director of Public Health, American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Sherman, Judy, Friends of Indian Health, American Dental Association
South, Maury, Lab Tech Program, Indian Health Service
Steuart, Diane, Program Assistant, Native American Cardiology Program Indian Health Service
Taylor, Thomas, Dentist Endodontist Tuba, City Regional Health Care Corporation
Teramoto, Roy, Phoenix Area Maternal Child Health Consultant, Indian Health Service
Trachtenberg, Alan, Research Director for Indian Health Service, Rockville Area Indian Health Service
Veazie, Mark, Epidemiologist, Native American Cardiology Program
Yatabe, Graydon, Supervisory Public Health Nutritionist, Community Nutrition Coordinator Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Yost, David, Clinical Director, Whiteriver Hospital Indian Health Service
Yrun, Virginia, Director, Arizona Health Policy & Law Institute Arizona Biomedical Collaborative